The consecutive feast days of Blessed Stefan Wyszyński and Pope St. Paul VI recall their pivotal roles in Poland’s millennium celebration and a turning point in modern Catholic history.
Read MoreIn his first encyclical, the Holy Father has concluded that the widespread understanding of the human person in a technological culture has become so eroded that some philosophical repair work is needed first.
Read MoreJohn Paul explicitly attributed his survival of the shooting to the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima.
Read MoreAny preaching, especially papal preaching, can be universal in language but personal in effect — an examination of conscience conducted by the listener.
Read MoreReflecting on Pope Francis’ legacy, Pope Leo XIV points to ‘universal fraternity’ and ‘genuine respect for all men and women’ in relations with the Muslim world.
Read MorePresident Trump’s attack on Pope Leo XIV has brought a simmering tension into the open.
Read MoreBoth events indicate what has become a key theme of the new pontificate: easing frictions and tensions.
Read MoreIn his first Easter ‘Urbi et Orbi,’ Pope Leo drew attention to a part of Easter Sunday often overlooked.
Read More‘It is finished.’
Read MoreFather, into thy hands I commend my spirit!
Read More‘I thirst.’
Read MoreA President Preaches of Sin and Redemption
Read More‘Woman, behold your Son. Behold your Mother.’
Read More‘Today you will be with me in paradise.’
Read More‘Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.’
Read MoreINTRODUCTION: Two hundred and fifty years is significant in the life of a nation.
Read MoreNow that Leo has moved back to the papal apartment, will the relics of St. Peter return, too?
Read MoreAs the Society of St. Pius X is again on the brink of schism, perhaps a more traditional approach from the Holy See would serve the universal Church — and the adherents of the SSPX — better.
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