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November 2, 2023

All Souls' Day is time for prayer, remembrance of those who have passed

Nov. 2 is the date of All Souls' Day. This holiday is marked by people going to cemeteries, remembering their deceased loved ones and saying extra prayers.

November 1, 2023

All Saints Day: What is this occasion and why is it celebrated?

All Saints Day is celebrated each year around the world by many Christian denominations. The day honors everyone in heaven, canonized and uncanonized.

October 31, 2023

Christian persecution around the world is highlighted in new report: 'People are being seriously hurt'

The nonprofit International Christian Concern based in D.C. is releasing its "Persecutors of the Year" report on Nov. 1. The list calls out the 10 worst countries for Christian persecution.

October 30, 2023

'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use

Fr. Dan Reehil, a priest of the Diocese of Nashville and the diocesan exorcist, discussed the dangers connected to Ouija boards and other occult-adjacent activities.

October 29, 2023

Time to trick the Devil, no Halloween costume required

A look at the history of the island of Malta. The archipelago is a just a short flight away from Sicily and celebrates a history that goes all the way back to St. Paul the Apostle and beyond.

October 28, 2023

Students protest drag show planned for Catholic university Notre Dame

Students at the University of Notre Dame are pushing back against a school-sponsored drag queen event scheduled for next month.

October 26, 2023

Walter Reed reinstates contract for Catholic priests to provide pastoral care after 'cease and desist'

EXCLUSIVE: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center reinstated a contract for Catholic priests to provide care at the hospital following an earlier "cease and desist" order.

October 26, 2023

Massachusetts man allegedly broke arms off crucifix outside Boston cathedral after swinging from it

Michael Patzelt faces malicious destruction of property and assault charges after allegedly swinging from a Boston cathedral's crucifix Tuesday evening.

October 26, 2023

Pope Francis reaffirms priesthood is 'reserved for men,' cannot be changed to include women

Pope Francis once again squashes activists' hopes for female ordination to the priesthood in a Spanish-language book released in Italian this week.

October 24, 2023

As Pope Francis calls for another day of fasting and prayer for peace in Middle East, faith leaders respond

Pope Francis urges all Christians to spend October 27 as a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the Middle East as the war continues. Other faith leaders shared thoughts.