Ross Douthat and the Art of Accompaniment
EDITORIAL: Accompaniment reflects our conviction in the God-given dignity of all human persons, even those with whom we disagree.
Newlywed Blessing in Rome: ‘Memory That Will Last a Lifetime’
‘It’s a really awesome tradition,’ Seattle couple recounts of meeting Pope Leo.
A Sign of Peace at the Ballpark: The White Sox Honor Pope Leo XIV With ‘Pope Night’
To pull off the unique promotion respectfully, the White Sox marketing team collaborated early on with Chicago priest Father Tom Hurley.
Oklahoma Catholic Parish Launches Medical‑Debt Relief Effort to Help Families Facing Crushing Bills
St. Eugene Catholic Church’s $25,000 gift erased more than $6.5 million in medical debt.
Pope Leo XIV: Women and Men in Religious Life ‘Are Called to Become Experts in Synodality’
Pope Leo expressed gratitude for “the longstanding contributions” of religious institutions, highlighting their work in “evangelization, education, and caring for the poor and marginalized.”
Springfield Bishop Thomas Paprocki Joins Doctors, Nursing Home in Suit Against Illinois Suicide Law
The suit argues that Illinois’ 'End-of-Life Options' law requires doctors to participate in helping patients kill themselves even if they conscientiously object to doing so.
Colombia‑Born U.S. Bishop Urges Prayers After Powerful Earthquake
Bishop John J. Gomez of Laredo, Texas, confirmed that his family members are safe but that his friends and neighbors have faced hardship due to the earthquake.
Pope Leo XIV: Attendance at Sunday Mass Cannot Be Replaced by Virtual Participation
The pontiff’s Aug. 12 general audience focused on the importance of the liturgical year.
Spiraling Down in Speyer
COMMENTARY: The root of the German crisis is apostasy: an unabashed denial of what the Catholic Church believes and teaches to be true. And that is what has caused the death of the Diocese of Speyer.
Colombian Doctor Risks Life to Carry Newborns to Safety During 7.4 Earthquake
Dr. Germán Andres Somoyar confirmed that 10 babies were saved from a hospital.