Top Catholic Moments of 2015

#1 When Pope Francis visited the United States

(CNS photo/Bob Roller)
(CNS photo/Bob Roller)


#2 When Stephen Colbert debuted as the new host of “The Late Show”

Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert


#3 When Oscar Romero was beatified (finally)

A pilgrim carries a poster of Archbishop Oscar Romero at El Salvador del Mundo Square. (CNS photo/Jose Cabezas, Reuters)
A pilgrim carries a poster of Archbishop Oscar Romero at El Salvador del Mundo Square. (CNS photo/Jose Cabezas, Reuters)


#4 When Pope Francis opened the Holy Doors at the beginning of the Jubilee Year of Mercy

(CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano)
(CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano)


#5 When Catholics helped migrants in largest refugee crisis since World War II

A Syrian refugee carries her child in a thermal blanket as refugees and migrants arrive on an overcrowded boat on the Greek island of Lesbos. (CNS photo/Alkis Konstantinidis, Reuters)
A Syrian refugee carries her child in a thermal blanket as refugees and migrants arrive on an overcrowded boat on the Greek island of Lesbos. (CNS photo/Alkis Konstantinidis, Reuters)


#6 When Pope Francis released Laudato Si, his critical teachings on the environment

Children paddle in water in Navotas City, Philippines. (CNS photo/Ritchie B. Tongo, EPA)
Children paddle in water in Navotas City, Philippines. (CNS photo/Ritchie B. Tongo, EPA)


#7 When the New York Times highlighted the increase in young women joining religious communities

From The New York Times
From The New York Times

#8 When we found out Mother Teresa would be named a saint

(CNS photo/Deshakalayan Chowdhur, Reuters pool)
(CNS photo/Deshakalayan Chowdhur, Reuters pool)