Catholic Saints

Why Doesn’t the Church Rule on Stigmatics?

Pat McCloskey, OFM April 17, 2026

In one of your columns, you mentioned in passing that the church does not rule on stigmatics. Why is that?

Christopher Heffron April 2, 2026

What I love about Pope Francis and this jubilee year that we are in is that it shows, yet again, how vigilant he is about the world’s woes.

Colleen Arnold, MD March 29, 2026

When our words are kind and gentle, our spirits will be too. We will have fewer regrets and be more charitable and peaceful.

Christopher Heffron March 20, 2026

Saint Anthony helped to put Francis' vision into motion.

Pat McCloskey, OFM March 8, 2026

Francis knew that idolatry was the key sin in the Old Testament.

Gina Loehr March 7, 2026

St. Teresa of Avila’s prayer life did culminate in the “spiritual rain” of mystical union with Christ.

Jack Wintz, OFM March 5, 2026

The Mysteries of the Rosary are key events in the life of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary that Catholics meditate on while praying the rosary.