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Lent and Life March 13, 2024

Five unusual foods eaten during Lent from around the world

The Lenten customs of fasting and abstinence from meat have resulted in some interesting loopholes over time. From alligators to muskrats, here are five Lenten traditions that have existed.

Media March 13, 2024

College students' act of kindness for beloved security guard goes viral, allows him to visit family overseas

Students at Providence College in Rhode Island have raised thousands of dollars in a fundraiser to send a security guard back to see his family in Nigeria.

OPINION March 12, 2024

Morning Glory: the border and 'Catholic social teaching'

If leftists tell you "Catholic social teaching" means an open border, they are either ignorant or lying.

Lent and Life March 11, 2024

'Mothering Sunday': The Lenten connection to Mother's Day

Fr. Conor McDonough, O.P., a Dominican friar based in Dublin, Ireland, discussed the history of "Mothering Sunday," observed during Lent, with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital.

Vatican March 11, 2024

Vatican unveils exhibit for Venice Biennale of Art

The Vatican's project for the upcoming Venice Biennale of Art will be a multimedia installation located inside Venice’s women’s prison, created with the participation of inmates.

Roman Catholic March 11, 2024

Sex abuse by Catholic nuns is often overlooked, so survivors band together to raise awareness

Survivors of childhood sex abuse by nuns have formed an online support group with the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. They hope to bring more attention to the issue.

Lent and Life March 10, 2024

Jesus, on fourth Sunday of Lent, 'invites all' to experience grace and light, DC-based faith leader says

Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, O.P., reflects on John 3:16 and explain why the Fourth Sunday of Lent is different than the other Sundays of the liturgical season of Lent.

Lent and Life March 8, 2024

Music of Lent helps prepare Christians for Easter, says Dominican friar, bluegrass musician

Fr. Simon Teller, O.P., a Dominican friar and associate chaplain at Providence College in Rhode Island, revealed the role of music during the season of Lent.

New York City March 7, 2024

NYC suspect accused of stealing $900 from church after posing as a priest

Police in New York City have released photos in the search for a suspect accused of stealing from a church in Queens after posing as a priest.

Pope Francis March 6, 2024

Pope Francis appears unable to climb steps to popemobile following weekly general audience

A video appears to show Pope Francis struggling to climb a set of stairs into the popemobile after addressing his weekly audience at the Vatican.

Italy March 6, 2024

A guide to sightseeing in Italy: A Roman adventure awaits you

The Trevi Fountain is the most beautiful fountain in Italy. Tourists toss coins into it daily and all of the money, over $3,000 per day, is donated to charity.