Historic murals in Iraq emerge from the ruins of ISIS destruction

Restoration work is progressing rapidly on two 13th-century historic mural reliefs at the ancient Mar Behnam and Sarah Monastery.

The Good Maharaja who sheltered Polish children during World War II

During World War II, the unexpected intervention of the Maharaja of Nawanagar, known as "the Good Maharaja," provided hundreds of Polish children a home at his personal estate in India.

Pope Leo XIV prays for Madagascar after twin cyclones

In his catechesis before the Angelus, Leo said Jesus fulfills the Law by calling Christians beyond minimal righteousness to great love.

'It was the best thing I've ever done': Abuse victim details papal meeting

David Ryan, a 61-year-old Irishman who suffered sexual abuse as a teenager, shared his story face-to-face with Pope Leo XIV, the first time the pope met with a victim individually.

New film brings to life the Book of Revelation

Written, created, and directed by Simón Delacre, "The Apocalypse of St. John" will air in theaters across the United States Feb. 15–17.

On Valentine's Day, Boston Archdiocese welcomes marriages into Church with convalidation ceremony

The archdiocese has seen growing interest in the ceremony for several years.

Pro-lifers rally for baby left to die after failed abortion

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Ave Maria University to open campus in Ireland

Ave Maria University, a Catholic liberal arts university in Florida, is opening a new campus at a former monastery in rural Ireland. Learn more in this Catholic education news roundup.

Mother of boy healed through intercession of Fulton Sheen celebrates his upcoming beatification

Bonnie Engstrom, the mother of boy healed through the intercession of Fulton Sheen, provides an update on her son following the announcement of the archbishop's upcoming beatification.

Mexican priest appeals to violent criminals to repent and convert this Lent

With Lent beginning on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, Mexican priest Father Manuel Corral called on those involved in criminal violence to use this liturgical season as an opportunity for inner conversion.