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I am a Catholic Christian who grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, with an Irish lineage. I have always loved St. Patrick's Day. The celebrations and the revelry seemed to provide a break from the intensity of our age and an opportunity to celebrate.

St. Patrick's Day is nearly here, the time has come to join and celebrate the Catholic saint.

Here are some more little-known facts about St. Patrick's Day.

Pope Francis continues to recover from his recent hospitalization, with Vatican officials confirming that his condition has improved. However, doctors remain cautious due to the severity of his initial infection and the complexities of his overall health.Read more of this article on Catholic Online News here >> Light a Candle for Pope Francis

As Catholics, we recognize that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). This understanding calls us to practice good stewardship over our health, including the foods we consume daily. One often-overlooked aspect of our diet is snacking, which can have a significant impact on our well-being.Read more of this article on Catholic Online News here >>

Lent is an invitation of God's grace, which, if we enter into with our entire person, can draw us, especially at its' closure, into a deeper embrace of the power of the Resurrection.

The United States has been added to the Civicus Monitor Watchlist, a list identifying countries experiencing a rapid decline in civic freedoms, according to the international non-profit organization Civicus. The group, which focuses on strengthening citizen action and civil society worldwide, included the U.S. in its first watchlist of 2025, alongside the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Italy, Pakistan, and Serbia.Read more of this article on Catholic Online News here >>

Texas is taking bold steps to reaffirm the role of faith in public life by advancing legislation requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. The Texas Senate is poised to pass Senate Bill 10 (SB 10), which mandates that every elementary and secondary classroom prominently display the Ten Commandments in a 16-inch by 20-inch frame or poster, ensuring it is "legible for a person with average vision from anywhere in the classroom," according to the legislation.Read ...

As the Lenten season begins, Catholics around the world enter a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation for Easter. Many well-known Catholic and Christian celebrities are publicly participating in Lent, using their platforms to encourage others to grow in faith. From actors to musicians, these public figures are embracing the season with intentionality and devotion.Read more of this article on Catholic Online News here >>

Pope Francis remains in stable but complex condition as he continues treatment at Gemelli Hospital, according to updates provided by the Holy See Press Office. Despite ongoing respiratory challenges, the Holy Father has maintained his spiritual and pastoral commitments while receiving medical care.Read more of this article on Catholic Online News here >> Light a Candle for Pope Francis