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Is Heaven simply a monotonous succession of days without end?
For some of us, the prospect of “eternal life” is not met with much enthusiasm. Our minds might imagine a similar experience to our life on earth, except that there is no end. This view of eternity is very common, especially in modern movies and TV shows that show life after…
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Incredible: Duolingo for the Catholic faith
Some 130 million people each month use Duolingo to learn languages, with games and “streaks” that encourage practicing every day. What if that same fun and engaging format could be used to learn about the Catholic faith? That’s the idea behind Creedo: The Catholic Learning App,…
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Pope Leo’s answer to a question we’re all asking
If someone asked you whether you were happy, what would you say? It sounds like a straightforward question, but the answer might depend on whether you’ve had a decent night’s sleep, checked your bank balance, or recently attempted to reason with a teenager. Ask again tomorrow…
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Americans are divided over empathy. The tradition is not.
A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute, released October 20, has found a “partisan empathy gap” dividing Americans ahead of the midterm elections. Democrats (84%) and Independents (70%) see empathy as a benefit to society; Republicans are split, with 43%…
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Jonathan Roumie explains his thing for skulls
If you’ve ever taken a close look at Jonathan Roumie’s hands, you might have noticed that the actor has quite a fondness for skulls. In fact, the star of The Chosen has amassed an impressive collection of skull rings, and he’s now added a matching pendant. It’s perhaps not the…
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When the saints go marching in … at school!
Forget ghosts and goblins! At the Basilica School of St. Mary in Alexandria, Virginia, the children have been getting into the spirit of All Saints’ Day with a parade that might just be one of the sweetest things you’ll see this weekend. For the school’s annual Little Saints…
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Pope Leo’s beautiful reflection on the saints
As All Saints Day falls on Sunday this year, Pope Leo’s reflection prior to the Sunday midday Angelus focused on the theme of the saints: “all the saints: those whom the Church has recognized as such as well as the countless others who have not been formally recognized but are…
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Pope Leo XIV will go to Roman cemetery for All Souls Day
“Tomorrow afternoon, on the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, I will celebrate Mass at the Verano Cemetery,” Pope Leo announced after praying the midday Sunday Angelus. He then turned the attention of the faithful to a particular group of the holy souls: “those whom no…
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Pope Leo notes new Blesseds who gave lives in USA
Pope Leo XIV noted the five new Blesseds who were beatified on October 31 in Georgia. After praying the Sunday midday Angelus, he invited the faithful: “Let us invoke the intercession of these martyrs for all missionaries of the Gospel.” The Holy Father recalled “Pedro de Corpa…
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How to find yourself in Fra Angelico’s All Saints painting
Not too long ago, I had the privilege of celebrating Holy Mass at St. Mark’s in Florence, which is the conventual chapel where Blessed Fra Angelico lived and painted. The cloisters next door to the church are full of his paintings, one original artwork in each monk’s cell. The…
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Becoming a saint is not reserved to a select few people
Whenever we celebrate All Saints Day, we are drawn to the multitude of men and women who lived lives of heroic virtue. The Church lifts them up as examples and urges us to imitate them. However, whenever we look at the saints, we inevitably look back at ourselves and think that…
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NY archbishop joins nuns’ assisted suicide lawsuit
The loving care of Catholic religious sisters has surrounded dying New Yorkers for decades, but now, plaintiffs say a new law would force healthcare workers to take an active part in promoting assisted suicide. Aleteia previously reported that Bishop John O. Barres of the…
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No, a new manuscript proving the Resurrection has not been found
You may have seen the headlines: A newly identified manuscript, 2,000 years old, contains a written account of Jesus rising from the dead. It sounds extraordinary. It is also, in any meaningful sense, untrue. No new manuscript has been found. No previously unknown document has…
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500-year-old Christ leaves its shrine for Spain’s train victims
On the morning of October 28, two high-speed trains collided on the line between Los Yébenes and Urda, in the province of Toledo. One was an AVE service; the other, an Iryo train. The impact left at least 69 people dead and more than a hundred injured — one of the deadliest rail…
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Meet the first native Nigerian priest
Nigeria has emerged as one of the world’s leading sources of priests, helping to fill many vacancies left by declining numbers of seminarians in Western nations. But Nigeria did not have its first native Catholic priest until the 1920 ordination of Fr. Paul Emechete. When…
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Pope Leo laughs his way out of tough spot with Rome basketball games
With the basketball teams of two big Catholic universities planning to face off in Rome this week — and one of them being the Pope’s own alma mater — many were expecting that we’d see a man in white amidst the crowds of basketball fans. While it seems that that expectation will…
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Another apostolic visitor appointed to Medjugorje
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Francesco Cavina, retired bishop of Carpi, Italy, as Apostolic Visitor with special status to Medjugorje in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Holy See Press Office announced on October 31, 2026. At this famous Marian shrine, one of the most popular in…
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Putting in the effort, and making mistakes: Wisdom from Da Coach
Coach Mike Ditka — known as “Iron Mike” and “Da Coach” — died on Friday, October 9th, 2026, at the age of 86. While Pope Leo has not made any public comments about the coach, the Holy Father is surely aware of his successful career, particularly in his hometown of Chicago. As…
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Best All Saints and All Souls Day cookies from around the world
This weekend, kids from around the world eagerly prepare for one of the most popular rituals of the secular world: trick or treat. But not many people know that long before candy became the standard Halloween treat, Catholics from around the world marked All Souls Day and All…
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80 Years ago Wojtyla became a priest; this institute continues his vision
Note: November 1, 2026, is the 80th anniversary of Karol Wojtyla’s ordination to the priesthood. On All Saint’s Day in 1946, he became a priest of Christ, crowning years of preparation and beginning one of the most instrumental priestly ministries of the 20th century. One…