A new Pope, a revived tradition, and nine American archbishops in Rome mark this year’s solemnity.
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Read MoreAround 100 faith leaders got together this week to discuss the roots of Jew-hatred and how to put a stop to it
Read MoreCatholics belong to a communion of Christian disciples, and the challenge is to be agreeable even when disagreement is necessary.
Read MoreThe week’s liturgical calendar features saints who died defying unjust rulers — and feasts that point to the deeper source of true freedom.
Read MoreThe proper response to incomplete truths — or even falsehoods — about Canada's past is more open discussion
Read MoreTrump recalculates constantly and adjust to the prevailing winds of the day, unburdened by principle or long-term strategy
Read MoreIsrael effectively declares war on Iran as Netanyahu, who is unlikely to win the next election, prepares to go out with a bang
Read MoreThree aspects to consider: the process, the personage and the penalty.
Read MoreThe singers have been lamenting factory closures and hard times for decades. These working-class woes will not be solved by steel tariffs
Read MoreToday’s feast is directly linked to the jubilee years of 1975 and 2000, making its observance this jubilee year a particular occasion for gratitude
Read MoreBlessed Iuliu Hossu was characterized by Pope Leo XIV as a 'a man of faith who knows that the gates of evil will not prevail against God’s work...'
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Read MoreThere are millions of people out there like the lovable character portrayed on TV by George Wendt, looking for places where at least some people know your name.
Read MoreConclave 2025 was not, by historical standards, exceptionally short. But it was short. It was the third straight Conclave to conclude on its first full day. Is that a cause for concern?
Read MoreNot a few had tears in their eyes as they heard the King of Canada declare: 'The True North is indeed strong and free!'
Read MoreThe canonization centennial of two influential French priests illustrates new light from the marvelous feast of the Visitation.
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