Recently, Michael Bell, executive director of the of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, began researching Father Lafleur’s life and service and presented his findings during a special reception on July 31.

As the calendar marks 100 days of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy Aug. 16, experts are scrutinizing his words and actions in hopes of pinpointing his leadership style, priorities and vision for the church’s future.

Mary’s “yes” to God, to life and to love continues “in the martyrs of our time, in witnesses of faith and justice, of gentleness and peace,” Pope Leo XIV said as he celebrated Mass on the feast of Mary’s Assumption into heaven.

Longtime Catholic publisher Our Sunday Visitor Inc. (OSV), has announced it will sunset almost all of its periodical operations.

“Triumph of the Heart,” which premiered Aug. 13 in Poland, is set to arrive in theaters on Sept. 12 in the United States.