Medieval women’s ideas about heaven were inspired by the visions and sufferings they experienced, says Hetta Howes ...

Ahead of the celebration of Independence Day, Edward Furton, publications director for The National Catholic Bioethics Center ...

Her feast day is Oct. 3. 9. St. Damien de Veuster of Molokai, 1840–1889 Originally from Belgium, St. Damien de Veuster dedicated his life as a missionary to those with leprosy in Molokai, Hawaii.

On this day when the Church’s liturgy celebrates the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the Gospel you have just heard reminds us of the meaning of this great mystery: God so loved the ...