800 years after his death, the legends and legacy of Francis of Assisi endure

On the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan order, his body will be displayed ...

From southern India to Canada’s far north: New archbishop serves Indigenous Catholics

By PETER SMITH As a teenager in southern India, Susai Jesu led 4:30 a.m. prayer services in his small Catholic village before ...
America Magazine

Pope Leo invited to visit Peru during a Vatican garden party, then stays for lunch

In a break with usual protocol, Leo stayed for a buffet lunch that the Peruvian Embassy organized for the invited diplomats ...

Vatican's 'trial of the century' resumes after prosecutors suffer embarrassing setbacks on appeal

Vatican's 'trial of the century' resumes after prosecutors suffer embarrassing setbacks on appeal - The Vatican’s “trial of ...
National Catholic Reporter

Algeria's fragile Catholic community could play host to Pope Leo XIV in historic first visit

Pope Leo XIV has expressed interest in visiting Algeria, a trip that would mark the first papal visit to the North African ...

We make our picks in five must-watch WMass boys basketball games this week

Another week of MassLive’s must-watch games have arrived, and as the postseason is nearing, teams are making strong pushes for big-time victories. This week can be just that for teams, and that’s why ...