Many women say they want to delay marriage and motherhood for as long as possible because it will interfere with their goals.

Pursuing motherhood and your dreams … can you really do both?

If you're hoping to start praying with Scripture through Lectio Divina this season, here's a handy four-step summary of how to do it.

Benedict XVI’s how-to of Lectio Divina

The world is in awe of the youngest person ever to climb the infamous El Capitan, but most don't know how faith and family motivated him.

How faith fueled the 8-year-old who’s the youngest person to climb El Capitan

A survey showed who we spend time with at different stages of life, and we can learn a few lessons from it.

Who do Americans spend most of their time with?

Adenor Leonardo Bacchi leans on his faith as he prepares his team for the prestigious tournament.

World Cup: Brazilian coach prays the Rosary during training session

Blessing prayers from Aleteia's Fr. Peter John Cameron for each day of the Advent season.

A vigilant heart: A day-by-day blessing for Advent Week 1

Once we understand the essence of adoration, we realize it couldn't be easier!

Prayer as adoration: But do we know how to adore?

Watching and praying means practicing being in the present, living with awareness of the moment ...

Why society wants you unhappy, but Jesus doesn’t

The Lord God gives us Advent in order to awake, to open our eyes. This is especially important in our daily busyness and routine.

3-point Mass prep: Advent’s paradoxes (let’s look at the Greek)

"The Holy See hopes that similar episodes will not be repeated ..."

Vatican protests China’s bishop move

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Francis' comments reflect the Church's views on women.

The mistreatment of women is “blasphemy”

Dr. Jörn Günther Rare Books, a leading private dealer in medieval and Renaissance manuscripts, is opening a Christmas exhibition.

A rare medieval manuscript exhibition is coming this Christmas

Pontiff calls Russian invasion "absurd, insane war" and asks, "How can people treat other people like that?"

Pope Francis writes open letter to the Ukrainian people

The video shows Fr. Ernesto Caro celebrating Mass on the day he said goodbye to his parishioners.

Video of priest crying during Mass went viral — Aleteia talked to him about it

If your family holiday discussions turn divisive -- quick, play this clip of a crowd singing Elvis' timeless love song!

We can’t help falling in love with 100K+ voices singing Elvis

Socrates' advice maybe over 2,000 years old, but it works just as well today.

The best lesson from Ancient Greece to help stop kids (and adults!) from gossiping

If you’re struggling with going to Mass, hang in there and don’t give up -- it’s worth it, even when it's hard.

The devil doesn’t want you to go to Mass

Start the season off right with this prayer at the beginning of Advent.

Prayer at the beginning of Advent

The Advent Adventure of Faith: A flood of Love, a thief who gives, a New Beginning, taking our happiness seriously ...

Starting is always so beautiful …

Bishop emeritus and outspoken advocate must pay $512 for failing to register charity.

Cardinal Zen convicted in Hong Kong court, ordered to pay a fine