The first American canonized by the Roman Catholic Church — just like the first American chosen as pope — once walked among the people of Chicago.

Ten adults received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Anton Teuma during the Pentecost vigil held on the parvis of Ta’ Pinu sanctuary. Five came from Qala parish, while two each were ...

Young people use their plastic hammers on each other while celebrating the Saint John feast by the the Douro river in Porto, northern Portugal, Monday night, June 23, 2025.

COMMENTARY: As devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus reaches a major milestone, Christ’s words remain a challenge: to return love for love and console his heart in the Holy Eucharist.

Aug 23, 2019 KUCHING: Confirmation is the sacrament by which Catholics receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Through Confirmation, the Holy Spirit gives them the increased ability to ...

VATICAN CITY – The canonization of the first Catholic saint of the millennial generation, Carlo Acutis, will take place on September 7, Pope Leo XIV announced on Friday, June 13.

First millennial saint Carlo Acutis will be canonized Sept. 7, the pope says The body of Carlo Acutis, an Italian boy who died in 2006 of leukemia, lies in his tomb in Assisi, Italy, on March 1, 2025.