the Pope participated in the Eucharistic concelebration in St. Peter’s Square on the occasion of the Jubilee of the Armed Forces, Police, and Security Forces. Photo: Vatican Media

Caitlin Clark: Basketball’s new star is Catholic

What is particularly interesting is how Caitlin has attracted many fans to the WNBA thanks to her special and surprising style of play. She has been compared to Stephen Curry, as, like him, she is not afraid to shoot three-pointers, or even 30 feet shots. This has proven very entertaining for fans attending the games or watching them on television. In fact, the league’s ratings have increased considerably thanks to her impact.

Australian seminary reverses vocational winter: opens with highest number of students since 2017

While 14 may not seem like a transformative number, in the context of Australia’s dwindling priesthood, it represents a glimmer of hope. The country, where Catholics make up roughly 23 percent of the population, has experienced a steady decline in clergy numbers over the past few decades. In 1991, Australia had approximately 4,500 Catholic priests. By 2021, that number had fallen to 2,900, according to Catholic Australia.