Church Leaders Respond to Protests

In the weeks following the murder of Minneapolis resident George Floyd while in police custody on…

Pope Offers Encouragement Amidst Coronavirus Crisis

On March 27, Pope Francis stood in front of a rainy, dark, and empty St. Peter’s…

Cardinal Pell Acquitted, Pope Francis Keeps Him in Prayer

From Pope Francis’ perspective as he said Mass at his private residence on April 7, his…

Papal Exhortation Calls for Synthesis in the Amazon

On February 12, Querida Amazonia, Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation in response to the Special Assembly of…

Two Popes: A Model for Discourse

The following article contains minor spoilers about the general themes and plot for The Two Popes.…

Pope Francis Delivers Messages of Peace and Patience for 2020

On January 1, Pope Francis delivered several messages of peace and patience on the first day…

Advent Mass Before Dawn: The Filipino Tradition of Simbang Gabi

In the Philippines and in Filipino communities around the world, the final days of Advent are…

Perspective: Seal of Confession Laws

As the Church grapples with the crisis of sexual abuse of minors, many countries and states…

Amazon Synod Discusses Celibacy, Ecological Sin

From October 6-27, the Amazon Synod convened in Rome to discuss key issues about the South…

Pope Brings Message of Encouragement to Africa

On September 4, Pope Francis began his weeklong apostolic journey to Africa. The continent, which has…