The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops recently called for an “Hour of Prayer for Peace” in parishes across the country.

A Reflection for Thursday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time The measure with which you measure will be measured out to you, and still more will be given to you. (Mk 4:24) Find today’s readings here.

Prayer has always been the heartbeat of Christian life. For centuries, believers have turned to traditional prayers to s ...

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Dominga Hobbs, who lives in Colombia and lost her husband in the past year, said, ‘I’m here for me, for my family, and to honor the monks for this extraordinary effort. My husband ...

CatholicPhilly presents a weekly roundup of international news from Vatican News, the official news portal of the Holy See. The following report on the week of Jan. 25, 2026 links to stories on ...

A group of Buddhist monks walked from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., in the name of peace. The 108-day pilgrimage ...

Have you ever felt sudden peace in the middle of chaos or unexpected protection during a difficult phase? In Hindu scriptures, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati symbolize the perfect union of strength ...

The International Anglican Women’s Network met in Jordan to reflect on the experiences of women in places of conflict. They also visited spiritually significant sites such as Elijah's Hill. The ...

With tensions high and emotions still roiling for many in Southern California’s immigrant community, Archbishop José H. Gomez ...

I am struck by the tone of pleading in today’s responsorial psalm, in which God laments that his people do not hear him. “I am the Lord, your God: hear my voice,” says the refrain, with one verse ...

El Paso diocese joins national Catholic call for Holy Hour for Peace among fear, anger and division in the United States.

President Trump’s new organization was established to oversee a cease-fire in Gaza but has expanded its mandate to other conflicts. Critics say it could undermine the United Nations. Accepted Declined ...