As Islam Surpasses Christianity in Practice, Many Ask: Is Holy Mother Russia Holy?

As Islam Surpasses Christianity in Practice, Many Ask: Is Holy Mother Russia Holy?

After the fall of the Soviet Union, many believed the Russian Orthodox Church experienced a revival, evoking memories of “Holy Mother Russia.” The outward signs of official government policies favoring orthodoxy and the rebuilding of churches were offered as proof of positive change. However, recent findings and statistics, especially those involving an … Read more

The Marvelous Relic of Our Lady’s Veil at Chartres

The Marvelous Relic of Our Lady’s Veil at Chartres

After Notre Dame in Paris, Chartres cathedral is undoubtably France’s most famous medieval cathedral. It’s gothic arches, flying buttresses, magnificent statues, and approximately 170 medieval stained-glass windows attract millions of pilgrims from all over the world. It is a masterpiece of the medieval Gothic style, and the testament to the once-strong Catholic … Read more

Mater Populi Fidelis: A Note “That Luther Would Sign”

Mater Populi Fidelis: A Note “That Luther Would Sign”

On November 4, 2025, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued “Mater Populi Fidelis: Doctrinal Note on Some Marian Titles Regarding Mary’s Cooperation in the Work of Salvation.” The Dicastery’s Prefect, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández, and its Secretary, Msgr. Armando Matteo, signed the Note, which Pope Leo XIV approved and ordered … Read more