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Renata SedmakovaThis bronze relief depicting Jesus talking with the Samaritan woman at the well is from the gate of Basilica Collegiata di San Sebastiano, probably from the 19th century. In the end, the Samaritan woman is amazed at Jesus’ capacity to answer her deepest questions and free her from worldly pains and sorrows. How about … Read moreJesus Gives Us Springs of Living Water
In an address to the United Nations (UN) and international organizations March 3, the Holy See’s permanent observer to the UN highlighted high levels of Christian persecution around the world and urged countries to fulfill their responsibility to protect religious freedom. Archbishop Ettore Balestrero said during a UN event on Christian persecution that nearly 400 … Read moreHoly See says Christianity is most persecuted religion in world, urges religious freedom protections
Monk Mindset ‘It’s a curriculum that will be forming you all around instead of overemphasizing one muscle in your human spiritual formation,’ says one user. Read More
With Pope Leo in attendance, Capuchin friar Father Roberto Pasolini, the preacher of the Papal Household, on March 6 gave the first of his Lenten Sermons, addressing the theme of conversion and following Christ “on the path of humility.” According to Vatican News, the sermons will take place every Friday until March 27 and focus … Read morePapal household preacher gives first Lenten sermon on the courage to be humble
Father Anthony WieckHoly sites stand out in Jerusalem on the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. Jesuit Father Anthony Wieck was leading a group of pilgrims in Jerusalem when the U.S. and Israel began launching strikes against Iran. Read More
Brian BrowneSt. John’s University in New York City. St. John’s University’s recent decision to cease recognizing faculty labor unions after 56 years stirred a conversation on Catholic social teaching. Read More
Iris Tong via Wikimedia (Public Domain).Cardinal Joseph Zen. The 94-year-old Chinese prelate weighed in on the ongoing discussions between the Holy See and the Society of St. Pius X in a post on X. Read More
Sts. Perpetua and Felicity were Christian martyrs who lived during the early persecution of the Church in Africa by the Emperor Severus. With details concerning the lives of many early martyrs unclear and often based on legend, we are fortunate to have the actual record of the courage of Perpetua and Felicity from the hand … Read moreSts. Perpetua and Felicity: Saint of the Day for Saturday, March 07, 2026
Alexander RuszczynskiBernini’s monumental statue of St. Longinus stands inside St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. Tradition holds that the soldier who pierced Christ’s side at the Crucifixion came to believe in him and is honored today as St. Longinus, whose monumental statue stands in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read More
Syriac Catholic PatriarchateThe patriarchs and bishops of Lebanon have called for “perseverance in prayer for peace.” The Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Lebanon issued a statement combining a clear spiritual stance, a bold national demand, and an urgent humanitarian appeal. Read More