A video of Brazilian nuns beatboxing and dancing hip-hop, a scene taken from a local TV show and defined by celebrities like Whoopi Goldberg as “a real life ‘Sister Act,'” went viral on May 28, with millions of views all over the world.
Video of Brazilian nuns beatboxing goes viral, boosts interest in their ministry
Book highlights little known leadership roles by Catholic laywomen
Bronwen McShea’s “Women in the Church,” which, as the title suggests, examines the influence of both religious and lay women in supporting the life of the church in big and small ways.
Catholic novel reflects on the nature of work
A must-read for any working young professional, “If You Can Get It” is a funny and thoughtful meditation on the nature of work through a Catholic lens.
Vatican gardeners plant botanical reproduction of pope’s coat of arms
Most churches in Italy will soon be replacing the metal shield of the coat of arms of Pope Francis that adorned their facade with Pope Leo XIV’s shield; however, Vatican gardeners have already made the switch.
Popular priest podcaster takes ‘Parables’ tour cross-country to sold-out crowds
Father Mike Schmitz is on a mission from God — again. The Duluth, Minnesota, priest is now taking his message on the road with a nationwide speaking tour titled “Parables. A Time of Reflection with Fr. Mike Schmitz.”
Memorial Day strikes a chord for organist at Arlington National Cemetery
Kimberly A. Hess has played organ for U.S. presidents and at iconic venues like the Kennedy Center in Washington — but for her, the most meaningful performances happen at Arlington National Cemetery.
New pope, a tennis fan, meets world’s No. 1 player
The day after advancing to the semi-finals of the Italian Open, Jannik Sinner paid a visit to a fan.
Chicago-style hotdogs, pizza, the White Sox just a few of new pope’s Windy City faves
As more details emerge about Pope Leo XIV’s early life, many are struck by how deeply his Chicago roots shaped him.