In a message to Catholics in Chicago, directed especially at young people, Pope Leo XIV urged them to become “beacons of hope” in the world by drawing close to God and forming a community of faith...
As Pope Leo XIV settles into his new role on the Throne of Peter, early indications are that he will respect and maintain the direction of his predecessor’s reforms for the Roman Curia, but will do...
At one month since his election to the papacy May 8, Pope Leo XIV has so far demonstrated a continuity with his predecessor, Pope Francis, while also carving out his own personal style characterized...
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, “Immaculate Conception,” 1662
Bernanos’ unforgettable phrase reveals a Marian mystery at the heart of salvation history — the...
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Detail of a painting of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Visitation Monastery in Marclaz, France.
COMMENTARY: As devotion to the Sacred Heart of...
“17. The coming Jubilee Year will also coincide with a significant date for all Christians, namely, the 1700th anniversary of the celebration of the first great Ecumenical Council, that of Nicaea… The Council of Nicaea sought to preserve the Church’s unity, which was seriously threatened by the denial of the full divinity of Jesus Christ and, hence, his consubstantiality with the Father. Some 300 bishops took part, convoked at the behest of the Emperor Constantine; their first meeting took place in the Imperial Palace on 20 May 325.
“On Nov. 2, 1989, Cardinal John O’Connor penned an unforgettable headline for his weekly column in Catholic New York: “Help Wanted: Sisters of Life.” This small seed planted 33 years ago has grown into a thriving community of 130 Sisters, established in 10 cities.
In place of my column this week, I invite you to take the time to prayerfully read the Homily (below) given by Bishop David O’Connell at the Mass for Life at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption in Trenton. The Mass preceded the first-ever statewide Rally and March for Life this past Thursday, Sept. 26 at our State Capitol.