The passing of Pope Francis this month marked the end of a transformative time in the church. His leadership drew both support and criticism from Catholics...
In the Pews
Stories of real-life Catholics living out their faith, with reporting on parishes, ministries, and vocation.
One curious restriction on who can serve as a godparent is that two persons of the same sex may not serve together. This wasn’t always a mandate. History is...
In 1531, the Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego on a hill known as Tepeyac (now part of Mexico City), leaving her image on his cloak. At first, a bishop stored...
When I was a young girl I remember my Cuban grandfather—a refugee to the United States—often talking about el reino de Dios. His heartfelt belief in the reign...
For our Sounding Board column, U.S. Catholic asks authors to argue one side of a many-sided issue of importance to Catholics...
Papabile, n., pl. papabili: Colloquial term coined by Italian media to reference a cardinal or other official of the Catholic Church who could potentially be...
There’s a girl of about 9 or 10 named “Clara” with whom I often share a pew at the parish where I attend daily Mass. She’s a sweet kid, tall for her age...
At L’Arche Noah in Seattle, it is not difficult to attract young people to live in and assist in one of the three homes for adults with disabilities. Located...
Servant of God Dorothy Day said, “Don’t call me a saint. I don’t want to be dismissed that easily,” referencing her cofounding of the Catholic Worker movement...
Chioma Onwuniko was in the first trimester of her pregnancy when a woman—who was a frequent customer at her market stall—tricked her into aiding in a...
