Early signs from Leo’s first consistory suggest continuity with Pope Francis’ original pastoral vision — more in what he said than in how he later governed.
Read MoreA quarter century after the Jubilee of 2000, the Church is still asking why the evangelical hopes it kindled have yet to bear their full fruit.
Read MoreA century after the modern ecumenical movement began, recent events within the Anglican Communion in the Orthodox Church and the Orthodox Churches have halted plausible progress.
Read MoreDolan was a happy warrior, with the emphasis on the adjective more than the noun.
Read MoreThe secular media tried to diminish the larger-than-life Catholic archbishop of New York by accusing him of preaching the Gospel.
Read MoreAs Vatican II taught that proclaiming the Gospel stands at the heart of priestly ministry, Cardinal Timothy Dolan spent decades giving that teaching a living, compelling voice.
Read MoreThe facts about the kayak differ from the post-TRC template — and are more complicated, more interesting and more hopeful
Read MoreAs Europe faces a new war, a reminder that mercy sometimes requires a measure of boldness
Read MorePope Leo XIV himself called for an effective and unified voice from the US bishops; in Baltimore, they delivered just that.
Read MoreCharles is the head of state — sovereign “by the grace of God” — in the constitutional monarchies of the United Kingdom and Canada
Read MoreOnce barred from Oxford for his faith, the English convert who preached of a ‘second spring’ now joins the ranks of Ambrose, Augustine, Chrysostom and Athanasius.
Read MoreDilexi Te is clearly a Francis document that Leo has 'made his own.' How much it reflects his own approach remains to be seen.
Read MoreThe challenge of using such a framework is that many audiences take Brother Sun and Mother Earth and leave aside Sister Death and the danger of mortal sin.
Read MoreThe unintended results of a 2013 appeal weigh heavily on today’s papal calls for prayer and fasting.
Read MoreStarting with Pope St. John Paul II and World Youth Day, recent popes have had their pontificates ‘baptized’ by rallies connected to Catholic youth.
Read MoreSince taking office in May, the Holy Father has served the Church more as a stabilizer than a disruptor.
Read MoreWhile traveling across Canada by rail, some reflections on July 20th, a day of significant anniversaries: in Canada, the U.S., and Rome.
Read MoreDespite what desires remain in Rome for full communion, it is a complete impossibility when the two most important Orthodox patriarchates are not in communion with each other.
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