Three Catholic bishops warned of a growing ideological polarization within the Church and emphasized the need for civil dialogue among those with disagreements during a livestreamed panel discussion on Tuesday afternoon.

During his general audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis reflected on charity, which he described as the "culmination" of the theological virtues. He emphasized that charity is the highest expression of Christian love, rooted in truth and highlighted by forgiveness.

On Wednesday, May 15, at St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis spoke to the faithful about the deepest form of Christian love: charity. He called it the "culmination" of the virtues we hold dear. "Love is charity," the Pope emphasized, highlighting how it's tied to our connection with God.

On Pentecost the early followers of Jesus gathered as their Lord had instructed them, expecting the fulfillment of the promise he had made to send the Holy Spirit. We refer to Pentecost as the birthday of the missionary church for a good reason. Their encounter with the Holy Spirit in the Upper Room changed them.

Today, May 13, holds a special significance in the hearts of Catholics worldwide as we commemorate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima. For those unfamiliar, let's briefly recap the story of this beloved figure. Support FREE Catholic Education

In a solemn Mass commemorating the feast day of Our Lady of Fatima at the revered shrine in Portugal, Cardinal Juan Jose Omella echoed the timeless message delivered by the Virgin Mary over a century ago. As the Archbishop of Barcelona and a former president of the Spanish Bishopsâ� Conference, Cardinal Omella's words resonated deeply with the faithful gathered at the shrine.

Mother's Day is on Sunday May 8, 2022. On this day, our hearts and minds rightly turn to the woman who gave us life and showed us the beauty of steadfast love throughout our entire lives. On Tuesday, March 4, 2013, my beloved mother Ellen died in her sleep. She had struggled for months as her aging body ran out of steam and cancer and heart problems drained the life from her. She never fully recovered from the loss of the love of her life, her husband and my father, Duval who died in 2001. She ...

Mothers are God's gift to us all. It is mothers who tend to love us with an unbridled passion and who can kiss all our boo-boos away - but what about the mothers of the Bible? Help Keep Catholic Online Free

May is the month we honor our mothers. This provides a great opportunity to look at how recent scientific discoveries can help us better understand Catholic teaching about the Mother of Jesus, and also shed some light on mothers who have lost children to abortion.� 

O loving messenger of the Incarnation, descend upon all those for whom I wish peace and happiness. Spread your wings over the cradles of the new-born babes, O thou who didst announce the coming of the Infant Jesus. Give to the young a lily petal from the virginal scepter in your hand. Cause the Ave Maria to re-echo in all hearts that they may find grace and joy through Mary. Finally, recall the sublime words spoken on the day of the Annunciation-- "Nothing is impossible with God," and ...