Holy Hauntings: A Catholic Guide to Ghosts, Purgatory, and Halloween
Let us not be afraid of the supernatural. Instead, let us reclaim this Halloween season as a truly Catholic time. Let the plastic skeletons and fake cobwebs remind us of the real bones of our ances...
Why The Two New Saints of the Catholic Church Matter to My Family - And Yours
The Catholic Church isn't some dusty institution clinging to the past. She is alive, vibrant, and constantly showing us that holiness is possible right here, right now, in whatever circumstances w...
Big things are happening at The Catholic Company. We’ve refreshed our brand—from our logo to our website—but at the heart of it all, one thing remains unchanged: our commitment to the Faith and to ...
Papal Inauguration Q&A: What Catholics Should Know
What is a papal inauguration, and how is it different from a coronation? The papal inauguration is the formal Mass that marks the beginning of a newly elected pope’s ministry. Unlike medieval times...
“If someone does not hold fast to this unity of Peter, can he imagine that he still holds the faith? If he [should] desert the chair of Peter upon whom the Church was built, can he still be confide...
How The World Will Learn We Have A New Pope: White Smoke And The Words "Habemus Papam!"
The air in St. Peter’s Square was damp with winter chill. Hundreds of Romans gathered silently beneath the shadow of the basilica, their eyes fixed on the modest chimney that crowned the Sistine Ch...
What Happens When a Pope Dies? The Process, Traditions, and Future of the Church
The passing of a pope marks a solemn yet highly organized transition in the Catholic Church. While each pontiff may request certain modifications to their funeral and burial, centuries-old traditio...
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI: A Man Of Faith
The 95-year-old Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed away on Saturday at 9:34 AM in his residence at the Vatican's Mater Ecclesiae Monastery. “With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Be...
4 Lessons You Can Learn From St. Josemaría Escrivá
It's clear that God calls particular saints for particular moments in history—and that St. Josemaría Escrivá was perfectly called to the age in which he lived. But not only that—he is perfect for o...