Veronica is the patron saint of photographers and laundry workers, but in my humble opinion, she would be just as suited to be the patron of one of the key...
Saints
Explore U.S. Catholic articles on saints—stories, reflections, and resources celebrating their lives, teachings, and example of holiness.
Catherine Conybeare is Leslie Clark Professor in the Humanities and professor of Greek, Latin, and classical studies at Bryn Mawr College. “I never intended to...
Many years ago, I visited the beautiful Belgian city of Bruges. Wandering along the canals, I came to what is called a beguinage, where women called Beguines...
When we think of the saints, we may picture peaceful souls lost in prayer, far from political turmoil. In fact, however, many of the holiest people in...
On July 6, 1535, Sir Thomas More climbed a rickety scaffold to his death. He had believed his friendship with King Henry VIII would protect him from the...
In Laudato Si’ (On Care for Our Common Home), Pope Francis explicitly evoked the Christo-cosmic vision of the French Jesuit paleontologist and theologian...
In Their Own Words is a new web column from U.S. Catholic. In these essays, academics and other experts provide short, evidence-based explanations of prominent...
The following excerpt is adapted from Our Church Speaks by Ben Lansing and D.J. Marotta. ©2024 by Benjamin Terry Lansing and Daniel John Marotta Sr...
The following excerpt is adapted from Our Church Speaks by Ben Lansing and D.J. Marotta. ©2024 by Benjamin Terry Lansing and Daniel John Marotta Sr...
The following excerpt is adapted from Our Church Speaks by Ben Lansing and D.J. Marotta. ©2024 by Benjamin Terry Lansing and Daniel John Marotta Sr. Used by...
