‘She Had Never Heard the Name of Jesus’: Eucharistic Evangelization in Taiwan
Eucharistic adoration gains traction in Taiwan amid geopolitical tensions.
Courtney Mares
Courtney Mares is a Rome correspondent for Catholic News Agency. A graduate of Harvard University, she has reported from news bureaus on three continents and was awarded the Gardner Fellowship for her work with North Korean refugees. She is the author of Blessed Carlo Acutis: A Saint in Sneakers”.
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A Cornered Taiwan Finds New Hope for Vatican Support Under Pope Leo XIV
ANALYSIS: Meticulous reporting on the Vatican’s complex relationship with the island democracy.
Meet the Bishop of Taiwan’s Silicon Valley
Bishop John Baptist Lee speaks on leading his flock with a missionary spirit in the heart of the nation’s tech industry.
Cardinal Arinze Shares Memories of Priest Who Could Become Nigeria’s First Saint
The cardinal was baptized at the age of 9 by Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi, a Nigerian priest known for his holiness, pastoral zeal and asceticism, in 1941 and says the priest left an indelible mark on his life and vocation.
Pope Leo XIV Meets Catholic Mother Who Lost Son to AI Chatbot Suicide
Megan Garcia said her faith has given her strength to speak out about her ordeal in the hope of protecting children from the risks posed by new AI chatbots.
In the Footsteps of Saints: Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
For fans of the newest young saints, Milan and Turin offer a chance to follow in their footsteps, discovering where they studied, prayed and served.
Italy Marks 100 Years Since Death of Pier Giorgio Frassati as Canonization Nears
Soon-to-be saint remembered as ‘an authentic witness to Christ.’
Brothers in Christ: Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
The two young men from northern Italy will be canonized together this fall by Pope Leo XIV as the first saints of the new pontificate.
The Hospital on Carlo Acutis’ ‘Highway to Heaven’
Saintly intercession is a hallmark at San Gerardo Hospital.
The Pope’s Presence: My Memories of Francis From 10 Countries
COMMENTARY: I think of his humor, his humility, and his deep, unwavering attentiveness to those before him. More than anything, he made people feel seen, prayed for and loved.
