Father Petri Breaks Down Pope Leo XIV’s Easter Message, Warns of ‘Indifference’ to Violence, War
The Dominican theologian discussed Pope Leo XIV's reflection on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his call for peace as President Donald Trump threatens Iran war escalation.
US Government Favors Natural Family Planning Over Contraception in Key Health Funding
New directives by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ban Title X abortion funding while favoring fertility education and “body literacy.”
Archdiocese of Baltimore Insurer Proposes $100-Million Settlement for Abuse Victims
The archdiocese filed for bankruptcy nearly three years ago amid a large number of allegations of sexual abuse.
‘Stations of the Eucharist’ Aim to Help Catholics Better Understand the Sacrifice of the Mass
Indiana priest has written a series of reflections on those stations in a new book.
Irish Childhood Shaped Father Flanagan’s Lifelong Work With Youth
Boys Town founder Father Edward Flanagan, who was declared ‘Venerable’ by Pope Leo XIV on March 23, was formed by ‘the warm embrace of a loving family.’
Open Your Bible: Read Sacred Scripture Like a Catholic
Veteran speaker and Notre Dame campus minister writes ‘Who Is Jesus?’ 12-week primer.
Catholic Renewal Is Rising in Surprising Places
COMMENTARY: From campus chapels to parish halls, a quiet Catholic renewal is taking root beyond the Church’s usual centers of visibility.
Congressmen Renew Push to Make Easter Monday a Federal Holiday
Rep. Riley Moore, R-West Virginia, and Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, introduced legislation that would make the day after Easter Sunday a federal holiday.
Defense Secretary Hegseth Removes Top Army Chaplain Amid Iran War, Chaplaincy Reform
The reason for the removal of Maj. Gen. William Green Jr. is unclear. However, Hegseth has removed more than a dozen military leaders during his tenure and has vowed to reform the chaplaincy.
Leo XIV’s First Holy Week: The Appeals for Peace and the Holy See’s Voice in Today’s Media Climate
ANALYSIS: Leo presents faith as the foundation of the Church’s message to the world, emphasizing the power of symbols over rhetoric.