VATICAN CITY | In the first nine hours that Pope Francis' body had lain in state in St. Peter's Basilica, more than 19,000 people stood in line for hours in the sun to pray and pay homage to him.The doors of the basilica opened to the public a little after 11 a.m. local time after the pope's… Read moreMore than 19,000 people pay homage to pope in first nine hours
VATICAN CITY | Novels and films that include or revolve around a conclave often include nefarious plotting, or at least politicking, and attem… Read moreReal conclaves: They aren't the thrillers seen in film, professor says
VATICAN CITY | After the casket bearing Pope Francis' body was placed in St. Peter's Basilica, tens of thousands of mourners lined up to pay t… Read moreConverging lines: Thousands wait hours to pay respects to Pope Francis
ROME | As they entered the Vatican to participate in a series of meetings leading up to the election of Pope Francis' successor, several cardi… Read moreCardinals mourn Pope Francis as Vatican meetings begin ahead of conclave
VATICAN CITY | Growing old isn't something to be feared, but rather something to embrace as a time of grace in one's life, Pope Francis wrote … Read moreVatican releases unpublished papal reflection on old age
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ORLANDO | Upon the sad news of Pope Francis’s death April 21, Bishop John Noonan celebrated Mass at St. James Cathedral in remembrance of th… Read moreDiocese says farewell to Pope Francis
Editor’s note: The following is a statement by Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito on the occasion of Pope Francis’s passing. Read morePope Francis: A man of tremendous hope
FORT MYERS | With a blast of confetti, the Diocese of Venice Catholic Schools Lion Cup IV Robotics Tournament kicked off April 12, 2025, at … Read moreDiocesan Robotics Tournament a huge success
POMPANO BEACH | In a ceremony full of pomp and pageantry, Archbishop Thomas Wenski elevated San Isidro Mission in Pompano Beach to a parish … Read moreVibrant, charismatic mission enters new era as a parish
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PORT ST. LUCIE | The Easter Vigil liturgy is considered throughout the Catholic Church to be one of the most beautiful liturgies. Read moreCandidates and catechumens fulfill church’s mission
PALM BEACH GARDENS | At the annual chrism Mass April 15 at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito prepared and ble… Read moreBishop Barbarito, priests renew commitment to serve
ORLANDO | Upon the sad news of Pope Francis’s death April 21, Bishop John Noonan celebrated Mass at St. James Cathedral in remembrance of th… Read moreDiocese says farewell to Pope Francis
ORLANDO | A man with a true pastor's heart. A man of tremendous hope. A man who led us to the core of our faith, the heart of God. A man who… Read moreFlorida bishops react to the death of Pope Francis
PHILADELPHIA | Faithful are recalling Pope Francis' 2015 apostolic journey to the U.S. as a moving encounter, with an impact still felt a deca… Read moreFaithful recall Pope Francis' 2015 US visit
VATICAN CITY | Cardinals already present in Rome and those who were able to get to the city after Pope Francis' death April 21 held their firs… Read moreCardinals hold first meeting after pope's death
In the United States, there are roughly 30 million practitioners of yoga, alongside an expanding industry providing yoga-related products and services, classes, workshops and equipment. But many Christians ask whether Christians should be practicing yoga. Are there any spiritual issues raise… Read moreIs There Any Reason I Shouldn’t Do Yoga?
My younger brother was gay. Read moreLooking toward the dawn at Easter
In the midst of the exorcism session I said, "By the power of the death and resurrection of Jesus, I command the demons to leave!" The out-front demon yelled back: "We won! We won! He didn't rise!' At that the priests in the room guffawed and I said, "This demon needs a history lesson."An ex… Read moreExorcist 'Proof" of the Resurrection
Affirmation is one of the Life Teen Core Values. We need to affirm each other, especially those in our life which we couldn’t do ministry without- our core members. Read more10 Ways to Affirm Your Core Members
I always think about how Jesus would react to middle schoolers. Every time they misbehave, I imagine that Jesus would say to them, "You have no idea all that I have done and will continue to do for you." And so I aim to love them just as Christ does. Read moreDealing With Disobedience
The beauty of discipleship is that the more you work, the more workers you create. As teens become disciples, they will be able to make their friends disciples. Read moreInviting Teens Deeper
“What was the life of Christ but a perpetual humiliation?” Read more40 Things to Give or Give Up This Lent
LAKELAND | History was made March 1, 2025, when the Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Lady Cougar basketball team won its first Florida High School Athletic Association 3A championship in Lakeland. Read moreMooney girls win first state championship
DAYTONA BEACH | One hundred fifty students, their coaches, and spectators all gathered in the Father Lopez gymnasium March 1, 2025, to clamor and cheer for their teams in the National Catholic Academic Junior High Decathlon. Read moreCatholic school decathletes compete in Fla. event
SARASOTA | The Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Girls’ Basketball Team won the 3A regional championship to earn the right to play in the State Final Four for the fifth straight year. Read moreMooney girls’ basketball heads to states for fifth time
