Thousands of U.S. teens gathered in Rome for the Jubilee of Youth, finding inspiration, community, and a renewed sense of mission through prayer and fellowship.
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The Assurance of God’s Ever-Present Availability
Last spring, I taught a philosophy course at St. John’s University that had the awful title of “The Problem of God.” I have taught the course several times. It should have been called “The Mystery of God,” but that title is also used for a course in theology, and at St. John’s, two courses with the same title are not permitted.
The Border Crisis and NGO Misconduct
The recent revelations from the House Committee on Homeland Security hearings, detailing the role of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) during the Biden administration’s border crisis, demand a serious examination through the lens of Catholic social teaching.
Obituaries, Weeks of August 2 & August 9, 2025
Sister Mary DePazzi Socha, RSM; Sister Mary Bride Fahy, RSM; Sister Mary Donna Murphy, OP
Festival of Digital Missionaries Celebrates Faithful Witness in the Digital Age
Rome’s Risorgimento Square was transformed into an outdoor concert venue July 29 to host a festival marking the close of the Jubilee of Digital Missionaries and Catholic Influencers.
Mosaic of 1,000-Plus Toy Figures Depicts Blessed Carlo’s Faith, Devotion and Computer Savvy
A Chicago artist created a mosaic of Blessed Carlo Acutis using over 1,000 toy figurines — each one symbolizing the faith, tech savvy, and Eucharistic devotion of the soon-to-be saint.
A Call for Lasting Peace in Gaza
The tank blast last week on the Holy Family Parish Church in Gaza, where three lives were lost and nine others, including Father Gabriel Romanelli, were injured, is a heartbreaking reminder of the relentless violence tearing apart the region.
Body of Blessed Frassati, Relic of Blessed Acutis Will Be in Rome for Jubilee
The relics of two saints-to-be — Blesseds Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis — will be in Rome for veneration during the Jubilee of Youth July 28-Aug. 3
Meet the Catholic Influencer Turning NYC Churches Into Viral Destinations
Catholic influencer Adam Llorens is turning NYC churches into viral destinations — using his phone, faith, and storytelling to inspire thousands and highlight the beauty of Catholicism on Instagram.
Jubilee of Youth Chance To Celebrate Hope, Fraternity in World at War
More than half a million young people from 146 countries are set to arrive July 28 for the start of the weeklong Jubilee of Youth, which will include a special Jubilee dedicated to Digital Missionaries and Catholic Influencers.