By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Jul 4, 2024 / 04:30 am Charles Carroll of Carrollton was a man of superlatives. Out of all the signers of the Declaration of Independence, Carroll was the wealthiest. He was also the longest-lived of all the signers, surviving to the ripe old age of 95. But perhaps …

By Gigi Duncan Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 2, 2024 / 06:00 am While parish closures and consolidations have made headlines across the United States, a lively community of devout Catholics dedicated to deepening their faith has flourished in the South, particularly in South Carolina. “Being in the Bible Belt, or a …

By Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 2, 2022 / 08:38 am Americans celebrate their country’s independence on July 4th — as well as the people who formed the United States into the country that it is today. Those include American saints. The U.S. bishops count a total of 11 American …

By Theresa Doyle-Nelson National Catholic Register, Jul 3, 2024 / 04:00 am Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!” ―John 20:28 Although several stories of doubt exist in the Bible, it is Thomas’ incident that seems to catch the most attention, earning him the nickname “Doubting Thomas.” …

By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Jul 1, 2024 / 12:10 pm The College of Cardinals gave a positive vote to the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis on Monday after Pope Francis recognized last month a second miracle attributed to the millennial’s intercession — the final step before his canonization date can …

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú ACI Prensa Staff, Jul 1, 2024 / 14:50 pm With the publication of new regulations, Pope Francis has made it clear that employees of the Fabric of St. Peter must profess the Catholic faith, wear decent and appropriate clothing, and not have visible tattoos or piercings, among other requirements. The …

By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Jun 30, 2024 / 08:00 am Faithful on the Seton Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage recently boarded an old-fashioned “sternwheeler” and processed down the Ohio River with the Blessed Sacrament. The ship departed from Steubenville, Ohio, on Sunday, June 23, and traveled 30 miles down …

By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Jul 1, 2024 / 08:50 am Pope Francis will celebrate a Mass of canonization for 14 people, including the 11 “Martyrs of Damascus,” on Sunday, Oct. 20, the Vatican announced Monday. The pope declared the date of the canonization, which will take place during the 2024 …

By Kristina Millare Rome Newsroom, Jun 28, 2024 / 16:40 pm Pope Francis blessed vestments known as “pallia” during Mass on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Saturday, June 29. Each blessed pallium — bands made of white wool adorned with six …

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jun 29, 2024 / 06:00 am Whether you’re on break from school or taking a well-deserved vacation, summertime often brings a different rhythm to life and an opportunity to deepen your relationship with God. Without the regular hustle and bustle, there are many ways you …