September 6, 2024 Mother Teresa's last message, written on day she died, reveals deep faith in Christ Mother Teresa's last letter to her religious congregation, penned on the day that she died in 1997, provides an important and insightful message about living for others.
September 4, 2024 On this day in history, September 4, 2016, Mother Teresa is canonized: 'Generous dispenser of divine mercy' Mother Teresa was canonized, or officially named a saint, on this day in history. The Albanian nun was given the name "Saint Teresa of Calcutta."
September 3, 2024 Biden jokes about being disappointed his ancestor wasn't part of group that killed oppressive mine foremen President Biden joked at a Pittsburgh rally on Monday that his family was disappointed to learn his great-grandfather was not in a violent group.
September 1, 2024 Missouri Jesuit says Jesus reveals the 'big picture' when it comes to following God's law Fr. David Paternostro, SJ, reflects on the apparent "contradiction" present in the Old Testament compared to Mark's Gospel concerning the application of God's law.
August 31, 2024 Holy See urges 'moratorium' on development of autonomous killing weapons at United Nations Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, the Holy See's Permanent Observer to the United Nations in Geneva, urged the organization to issue a moratorium on autonomous lethal weapons.
August 28, 2024 Pope Francis says intentionally allowing migrants to die is a 'grave sin' Pope Francis said at his Wednesday General Audience this week that secular governments must not allow migrants to die in extreme conditions while seeking to arrive in Western nations.
August 26, 2024 On this day in history, August 26, 1978, Pope John Paul I is elected, would serve for only 33 days Pope John Paul I was elected pope on this day in history, Aug. 26, 1978. He would serve as pope for just over a month before his sudden death at the age of 65.
August 23, 2024 Missouri diocese provides update on exhumed nun whose body did not decompose: 'Highly atypical' The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph has issued an update regarding the investigation into the remains of Sister Wilhemina Lancaster, who died in 2019.
August 19, 2024 Catholic Charities asks Supreme Court to protect First Amendment rights in battle against the state A Catholic Charities group in Wisconsin is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court in its fight to stay exempt from the state's unemployment program.
August 17, 2024 Couple hosting luxury wedding at famed cathedral asks guests to fork over $333 each Married couple Reemo and Nova Styles sparked debate on social media when they revealed they charged their guests $333 per person to attend their wedding last June. They defended the move.