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Thousands of people pass by the major relics of St Francis of Assisi, which are exposed for the veneration of the faithful for the first time in almost 800 years. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

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A special Jubilee Year of Saint Francis has been proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV and will take place from January 10, 2026 to January 10, 2027, celebrating the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi. The Apostolic Penitentiary has issued a Decree granting a plenary indulgence during the Year of Saint Francis. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, published Mater populi fidelis (“The Mother of the Faithful People”), a Doctrinal Note “On Some Marian Titles Regarding Mary’s Cooperation in the Work of Salvation.” CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

The 6th Annual Eucharistic procession organized by the Napa Institute took place in New York City on Oct. 14, a day after a Nor’easter soaked the tri-state area. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Join the 40 DAYS FOR LIFE life-saving campaign this fall. From September 24 – November 2, HELP SAVE LIVES by praying for an end to abortion in your community. Will you be the voice of those who cannot speak for themselves? CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati to be canonized together on September 7, 2025! CLICK ON TITLE FOR FULL STORY!

The Archdiocese of Chicago, hometown of Pope Leo XIV, is hosting an event in the city's Rate Field, residence of its beloved White Sox baseball team, to celebrate the election to the papacy of a native son. CLICK ON TITLE FOR FULL STORY.

Pope Leo XIV to Cardinals: 'We are to bear witness to our joyful faith in Christ' The morning after being elected the 267th Pope, Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass with the Cardinal electors in the Sistine Chapel, reminding them that "we are to bear witness to our joyful faith in Christ" while warning that where faith is lacking, life loses meaning. CLICK ON TITLE FOR FULL STORY.

The conclave to elect the 267th Pope will begin on May 7th, following the conclusion of the Novemdiales Masses to pray for the eternal repose of the late Pope Francis. CLICK ON TITLE FOR FULL STORY.

The Holy See Press Office announced on Tuesday that Pope Francis’ funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM in St. Peter’s Square. CLICK ON TITLE FOR FULL STORY.

The Vatican announced Monday that the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis has been postponed following the death of Pope Francis. CLICK ON TITLE FOR FULL STORY.

Join the Illinois Pro-Life March on Tuesday, March 25 at the Lincoln Statue in front of the Illinois Capitol Building, Springfield IL. CLICK ON TITLE FOR FULL STORY

U.S. churches to ring bells for reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral. As the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris prepares to reopen on Dec. 7, U.S. bishops are calling on local American churches to show their solidarity with the Church’s “eldest daughter.” CLICK ON TITLE FOR FULL STORY

The Vatican has issued a cautious ruling allowing the faithful to benefit from the spiritual phenomena reported at Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina. CLICK ON TITLE FOR FULL STORY

A council of Knights of Columbus in Virginia has received a religious freedom award after it won a dispute earlier this year with the government over celebrating Mass at a federal cemetery. CLICK ON TITLE FOR FULL STORY

LIFE Runners will ‘pierce the culture of death’ with the witness of their message ‘REMEMBER the Unborn’ while running and walking all around the world. CLICK ON TITLE FOR FULL STORY

California Catholic bishops are launching a yearlong initiative to celebrate and encourage marriage and families through educational resources and parish-based resources, citing attacks on marriage and the decline of faith in the Eucharist as the reasons behind the initiative. CLICK ON TITLE FOR FULL STORY

James Connolly was a great storyteller and an Olympic award-winning triple jumper! CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL STORY.

A new film focusing on the transformative power of the Eucharist will be hitting the big screen this June. Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist will take viewers on a journey to rediscover and revive the importance of the Eucharist through dialogue with notable Catholic figures by exploring the biblical origins of the Eucharist and sharing personal stories from those whose lives have been impacted by the Blessed Sacrament. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.