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Norwegian novelist Sigrid Undset, shown at her home, Bjerkebæk, near Lillehammer, entered the Catholic Church when she was 42 years old.

Sigrid Undset’s Surprising Epilogue — and Why ‘Her Writing Opens Up the Whole World of Christendom to Modern Readers’

A cause for canonization is underway for the author of the Norwegian novel Kristin Lavransdatter, which has become a huge hit with Catholic readers in the U.S.

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Albanian Cardinal Ernest Simoni (c) greets Cardinal Raymond Burke at a pontifical Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 25, 2025.

97-Year-Old ‘Living Martyr’ Cardinal, Who Forgave His Torturers: ‘Love Your Enemies; Pray for Your Friends’

Edward Pentin Interviews

US Seminaries Need to Improve Screening and Support for Priesthood Candidates, Study Finds

Matthew McDonald Education

‘As Beautiful as a Crucifix’: Peter Kreeft on Love, Loss, and the Soul of Marriage

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The Colorado State Capitol, topped by its iconic gold dome, stands in downtown Denver.

Colorado Goes After Religious Liberty in ‘St. Mary v. Roy’

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The Best Places to Drink Coffee in Rome

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Bishop Mark O’Connell found his bishop’s ring at the bottom of a bag of Utz potato chips.

The Bishop of Albany, His Missing Ring, and a Bag of Potato Chips

Alyssa Murphy Blogs

A portrait of Pope Leo XIV adorns a coffee cup with the word ‘Americano,’ which refers both to Pope Leo XIV’s nationality and a popular Italian coffee type, outside a coffee shop in Rome on May 17, 2025.

How Does Pope Leo Take His Coffee?

Jonathan Liedl Features

The World Is My Coffeehouse

Alberto M. Fernandez Commentaries

Sherry Weddell addresses the audience at Brisbane’s Summit 2023.

‘Forming Intentional Disciples’: The Book That Changed Catholic Ministry

Podcast host Dominican Sister Miriam Holzman, at right, and Dominican Sister Mary Dominic enjoy their conversation on ‘Dominican Sisters Open Mic.’

Surprised by Joy: How a Podcast Hosted by Nuns Took Over the Internet

Popular Catholic speaker Paul J. Kim teaches his son Micah how to play the guitar. 5-year-old Micah Kim passed away December 31, 2025.

‘Heaven Is Real’: Catholic Father and Speaker Paul J. Kim Talks Micah and the ‘Miracles’

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Nebraska Man Arrested Over Threat to Shoot Up Catholic School, Kill Catholic Governor's Family, Nuns

Authorities originally detained the suspect in June after he resisted arrest in connection with the investigation.

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The official match ball for FIFA World Cup 2026.

World Cup: Ahead of Final, Bishop Warns Against Making Sports an Idol

After noting the benefits of sports for athletes and fans, Bishop José Munilla of Spain pointed out the pitfalls of exaggerating their value and turning the game and star players into idols.

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Winona-Rochester Bishop Robert Barron speaks to Catherine Hadro about Archbishop Fulton Sheen on "EWTN News in Depth," July 17, 2026. Barron described Sheen "as the greatest preacher in the history of our country."

Ahead of Beatification, Bishop Barron Reflects on Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s Legacy

Bishop Robert Barron urged Catholics to follow Sheen’s example of faithful evangelization as thousands are expected in St. Louis for Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification.

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Pope Leo XIV presides over a prayer vigil in St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

How Are Papal Prayer Intentions Chosen?

While Pope Leo “has an endless list” of prayer intentions, the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network helps him choose 12 to offer each month of the year, according to Father Cristóbal Fones, SJ.

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