"Evolving Religious Life," a continuing series from Global Sisters Report, explores how Catholic sisters are adapting to the realities of congregations in transition and new forms of religious life.

Yes, there are people God specifically calls to investigate and expose corruption — journalists, lawyers, advocates, ...

Candidates for the religious life need more than the Church’s prayers. They need financial help, too, as many are too deep in student-loan debt to do serious religious discernment. So says Corey Huber ...

It was nearly a decade ago that Minnesota businessman Cy Laurent found himself offering career advice to not one, but two, young Catholics in a unique bind. Both believed God was calling them to a ...

A statue of Mary with a crown, and a painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe are pictured at Sacred Heart Church in Prescott, Ariz., May 5, 2025. The month of May is devoted to Mary and is traditionally ...

Growing up among descendants of Italian and Polish immigrants in a predominantly Catholic community, I seldom heard the word “discernment.” Certainty seemed to outweigh wonder and mystery back then.

The life of a religious brother unfolds silently in a world driven by countless demands—hidden in prayer, community, and everyday obedience. Yet behind the silence lies a profound human narrative of ...

Pope Francis greets Father Arturo Sosa Abascal, superior general of the Society of Jesus, before a meeting with editors and staff of the Jesuit-run magazine, La Civilta Cattolica, at the Vatican Feb.

In this talk, Professor Sarah Jean Barton explores baptismal practices as they relate to discerning the ministry and vocations of all Christians. The presentation highlights insights, stories, and ...

(RNS) — The question isn’t whether a machine can pray, but whether we still know how to listen for the Spirit. (RNS) — I was recently invited to join an online webinar titled “AI & the Future of ...