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An Unusual Wave of Generosity Precedes Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to France

Elisabetta Trevisan
Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims at the General Audience in Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City, on Sept. 2, 2026.

The unexpected success of the campaign funding the Pope’s September trip is reaching well beyond the Church’s usual donors — a ‘stirring,’ its organizer says, that says something about France’s current state of mind when it comes to the faith.

I’m a Student at Yale. On Campus Interest in Catholicism Is Higher Than Ever.

Yale University’s seal dates from 1722, when Hebrew was part of a theological education. Yale’s motto is shown in both Hebrew and Latin: ‘Light and Truth.’

COMMENTARY: Throughout my past two years as a Yale undergrad, I have witnessed a growing presence of Catholic faith and philosophy on my Ivy League campus.

A Great Teacher and a Welcome Manifesto

Students ready for the first day in the Archdiocese of New York at Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy.

COMMENTARY: May’s ‘Front Royal Statement’ is worth reading and sharing, now that the new school year is upon us.

Chris Farley’s Catholic Faith: The Real Matt Foley, Mass, and Unknown Works of Mercy

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Tom Farley appears alongside a photo of his brother, the late comedian Chris Farley, on an episode of ‘Catholics With Cappuccinos’ available on EWTN+. Also watch on YouTube.

Tom Farley reflects on his brother’s life, saying he was a ‘devout Catholic, fabulous Catholic, so charitable. ... He was so charitable.’

Federal Judge Delays Mifepristone Lawsuit Until After Midterms

The FDA first announced it would review mifepristone in September 2025.

A federal judge has delayed a lawsuit over the abortion pill mifepristone, disappointing pro-lifers who are asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to protect women and unborn children.