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Exorcism gets serious in Pacino’s ‘The Ritual’

2 days ago | aleteia.org | David Ives

There’s a lot that is familiar in The Ritual, the new film from director David Midell. There’s a woman who’s been possessed by a malevolent spirit for no readily apparent reason and needs an exorcism. She’s put in the care of a troubled priest who not only has recently experienced a personal loss that’s damaged his faith, but he isn’t even sure he really believes in demonic possession to begin with.
3 Important life lessons from St. Maria Elizabeth Hesselblad

3 days ago | aleteia.org | Cerith Gardiner

June 4 is the feast day of Maria Elizabeth Hesselblad, who was born to a poor Lutheran family in 1870 Sweden, growing up in a family of 13 siblings that went through economic hardships. As a teenager she immigrated to the United States to work as a nurse, caring for poor immigrant patients in New York City. In serving people of different backgrounds -- many Catholic -- she discovered a faith that inspired her, eventually leading to her conversion to Catholicism.
Pope Leo XIV sends blessing to Filipino priests in Rome

4 days ago | aleteia.org | Daniel Esparza

Pope Leo XIV has extended his apostolic blessing to the priests of the Pontificio Collegio Filippino in Rome, marking a gesture of solidarity with the Philippines’ Catholic clergy. The Pontiff signed an official photograph with the message: “My blessing to all at the Pontifical Philippine College.” The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) shared the image on their official Facebook page, highlighting the Pope’s support for Filipino clergy abroad.
Francis’ Popemobile turned ambulance blocked from entering Gaza

4 days ago | aleteia.org | Daniel Esparza

The iconic popemobile used by Pope Francis during his 2014 visit to Bethlehem — transformed into a mobile clinic for children in Gaza — is now stranded outside the border, unable to complete its mission of mercy. The white vehicle, once a symbol of pastoral presence, was refitted with medical equipment and entrusted by Pope Francis to Caritas Jerusalem, a Catholic humanitarian agency, before his death in 2025.
Pope Leo XIV invites France to rediscover its saints

5 days ago | aleteia.org | Daniel Esparza

In his first official message to the Church in France, Pope Leo XIV marked the 100th anniversary of the canonizations of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, St. Jean-Marie Vianney, and St. Jean Eudes with a call to embrace their enduring witness — offering a clear response to the challenges of modern secularism. The letter, addressed to French bishops and released on May 28, coincides with nationwide celebrations of these three saints, all canonized in 1925.
June is one of the most beautiful months in the Church year

5 days ago | aleteia.org | Cerith Gardiner

There’s something about June that seems to lift the soul. Perhaps it’s the scent of summer in the air, the longer, lazier evenings, or the joyful sound of schoolchildren counting down the final days before vacation or the first days of freedom. But in the Church calendar, June is more than just the gateway to summer — it’s a month positively bursting with beauty, love, and heart. Quite literally — heart.
Families are the heart of evangelization

5 days ago | aleteia.org | Daniel Esparza

Organized by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, the seminar follows closely on the heels of the Jubilee Year events for families, children, grandparents, and the elderly. In his address, the Pope emphasized that Christian families are not merely recipients of pastoral care — they are frontline agents of evangelization.
Bioethics congress in Rome receives blessing from Leo XIV

6 days ago | aleteia.org | Daniel Esparza

The 3rd International Congress on Bioethics, organized by the Jérôme Lejeune Foundation, drew nearly 400 scientists, doctors, philosophers, and legal experts from around the globe to the Augustinianum near the Vatican on May 30 and 31. The event received the warm endorsement of Pope Leo XIV, who expressed “cordial greetings and blessings” to participants, organizers, and speakers through a letter from Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See.
The simple morning routine that transformed our chaotic summer days

6 days ago | aleteia.org | Theresa Civantos Barber

When the school year ends and the lazy days of summer stretch ahead, it's easy to let go of any semblance of structure. But I've found that my kids do best with some meaningful intellectual work early in the day. It seems to calm them and prevent the dreaded “I’m bored!” complaints.
The parish trick to make the Ascension hit home

6 days ago | aleteia.org | Cerith Gardiner

In a parish in the region of Galicia, Spain, there is a special tradition that ties together two important events in the life of the Church: the Feast of the Ascension and First Holy Communions. Each year, the children of the parish receive their First Communion on Ascension Sunday, a meaningful choice that highlights the deep faith of this community. The Ascension marks the moment when Jesus returned to Heaven, but it is also a powerful reminder that He did not leave us alone.