A Reflection for a Christmas Weekday, by Simcha Fisher

A multiyear Vatican investigation into Archbishop John Nienstedt found he acted ‘imprudently’ but not criminally under canon law.

“The basic conflict is not between Israel and Hamas. The conflict is between Jewish Israeli nationalism and Palestinian nationalism,” David Neuhaus, S.J., says in this exclusive interview.

We can see the ways in which the Bible has guided Francis’ pontificate—and why Pope Francis’ use of the Bible has created not just joy for many, but fear and even confusion for others.

A Reflection for the Memorial of St. John Neumann, bishop, by Rachel Lu

Our consumerist throwaway culture has severe and palpable noneconomic effects, driving the resort to abortion, assisted suicide, and even the way we treat animals in factory farms.

“A Still Small Voice” provides clear-eyed glimpses into the thorny work and religious versatility required of chaplaincy.

With an important election coming in 2024, white Christian nationalism is emerging as a serious threat to our democracy.

Vatican’s Secretariat for the Synod of Bishops has provided two guiding questions regarding the “successes and distresses” and “structures and organization“ of the church to discuss ahead of the second session of the synod.

“We will all have to become accustomed to accepting the fact that if a priest gives this type of simple blessing, he is not a heretic,” a new press release from the Vatican’s doctrine office states.

Congress could learn something from the way cardinals elect popes in conclaves.

A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious, by Molly Cahill

A Homily for the Epiphany of the Lord, by Father Terrance Klein

Good theater draws us into its few hours of seeming reality, but it is most effective when it speaks to our lived reality.

The priest detailed the qualities of “real priests” versus those who side with “Bergoglio and his mercenaries.” He said the See of Peter is occupied by a “masonic Jesuit tied to a group of globalists, an antipope usurper.”

Although Francis is now 87 years old and one of the oldest popes in history to lead the Catholic Church, a glance at his agenda for 2024 reveals that he has no intention of slowing down.

A famous saying attributed to Abba Anthony the Great, the first great father of monasticism, goes like this: “Remove temptations and no-one will be saved.”

Actor Shia LaBeouf, who portrayed the titular character of Abel Ferrara's “Padre Pio,” received the sacrament of confirmation over New Year's weekend, overseen by the Capuchin Franciscan Friars.

A Reflection for a Christmas Weekday, by Valerie Schultz