Elevating the Old Testament saints would enhance the Catholic sense of the unity of Scripture and serve as a timely reminder that God’s holiness was at work in creation even before the Incarnation.
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 MoreOn tour in the U.S., the Vatican choir revives Palestrina’s legacy with sacred music praised by popes and saints.
Read MorePope Leo XIV’s first selection for doctor of the Church offers a model of courage and clarity in our time of confusion.
Read MoreThirty years ago, a seminar and papal Mass helped shape a priestly vocation.
Read MoreIs life in this world a random product of meaningless non-causes? Or is it guided by divine Providence?
Read MoreThe Holy Father’s use of the optional Mass during Ordinary Time should spur priests worldwide to do the same.
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 MoreA new Pope, a revived tradition, and nine American archbishops in Rome mark this year’s solemnity.
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 MoreThree aspects to consider: the process, the personage and the penalty.
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...'
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 MoreThe canonization centennial of two influential French priests illustrates new light from the marvelous feast of the Visitation.
Read MorePapal initiation homilies have long served as moments of clarity, not only inaugurating a pontificate but auguring its direction.
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