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Pope St. Pius X is such an inspiration for Catholics! Born into a poor Italian family and one of 10 children, this first pope of the 20th century is most well-known for his liturgical and canonical reforms. Through his 11 year papacy, (1903-1914) he held the motto, Instaurare Omnia in...
What if there was an “American Idol,” except for Catholic youth? This may be your answer! Do you think you can write a song? Not just any song–but a catchy, inspirational song, that shares the Gospel’s Good news and focuses on caring for God’s creation? Youth in...
Aug. 20 is the “birthday” of Hungary. Why is this important in the Catholic Church? After defeating pagan warriors in a fight for his crown, Pope Sylvester II granted the “Sacred Crown” to King Stephen of Hungary. On Christmas Day in the year 1000, the future patron saint became the...
What do you make of this? CNN’s Anderson Cooper recently interviewed Stephen Colbert about suffering, loss, and grief. In the clip below, Cooper quotes another interview, saying, “You said you have learned ‘to love the things that I most wish hand not happened.” Holding back tears, Cooper continues, “You...
“Life invigorates us. It empowers us. It keeps us strong.” These were Abby Johnson’s powerful words to editor Jacqueline Burkepile in an exclusive ChurchPOP interview. The former Planned Parenthood clinic director-turned pro-life advocate reveals the incredible positive impact of her movie, Unplanned. She says the movie is a “catalyst...
Have you ever tasted a beer made by Catholic monks? For this week’s episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan Scheel, Ryan DellaCrosse, and Fr. Rich Pagano “sample and rank Trappist beers while discussing Catholic monasticism.” The guys cover the following questions: • Why do Catholic monks brew beer? • What...
