As Pope Francis seeks to include more women in key church leadership positions, Heather Huot, a Catholic social worker has been named to a pioneering post for women in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
First woman named to key Philadelphia archdiocesan post inspired by faith of other women
Serving church, country ‘an honor,’ says priest promoted to general in Air Force Chaplain Corps
Father Peter Zalewski, a busy and beloved Tallahassee pastor, serves in the Air Force Chaplain Corps. On Dec. 14 he was promoted to a one-star, or brigadier, general, and now holds the highest rank in the military of any Catholic priest.
Photos of the week Dec. 29, 2023
Photos featured this week are scenes from Christmas at the Vatican, in Bethlehem and in the U.S.
Happy new year, losers!
Advocacy for the life of the unborn reminds us that Jesus is the true victor.
How can we call Mary the ‘Mother of God’?
Is it legitimate to call Mary the “Mother of God”? Some Christians reject the title, saying it implies that God himself somehow has his origin in Mary. How could the Creator of all things, who depends on no one else for his existence, possibly have a “mother”?
‘The Good, the Bad, the Beautiful’ shows Catholicism through and through
In this book, Joseph Pearce has given the church an incredible assist in seeing Catholicism’s sometimes turbulent history within the light of God’s loving plan. It is a treasure trove for the history buff as each century is covered briefly hitting the highlights of the time.
‘The Woman in Me’: Rare, poignant insight into the real person behind the headlines
In the pages of her memoir, “The Woman in Me,” Britney Spears gives readers an understanding of why she did the things that fueled tabloid headlines for years and the very real effects fame and gossip had on her as a vulnerable young woman.
‘Christ before me’: Pray the Breastplate of St. Patrick at the manger
Imagine the life of a shepherd, his days spent under the vast expanse of open sky, hills and valleys stretching out before him. St. Patrick, a shepherd himself, was no stranger to this way of life, and he found God while in the field.