Charles 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.
Read MoreThe pope’s name is Leo, it’s a jubilee year, and the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was observed this week. It must be time to re-read Annum Sacrum.
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 MoreThree aspects to consider: the process, the personage and the penalty.
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 MorePapal initiation homilies have long served as moments of clarity, not only inaugurating a pontificate but auguring its direction.
Read MoreThe new Holy Father made particular reference to Leo XIII reigning in a time of economic and social change; Leo XIV intuits that something similar is afoot.
Read MoreIn his first days as Pope, Leo XIV has signaled continuity over rupture, rooted his vision in patristic tradition, and issued a bold call to young people: ‘Do not be afraid.’
Read MoreA 'citizen of the world,' the new pontiff brings renewed hope for global peace
Read MoreWho the new pope will be is not exactly who he has been — being Leo is different than being Robert, just as being Peter is different than being Simon.
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