Paragraph 176 of ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ and Pope Leo XIV’s apology for the enslavement of African people
“Pope Leo’s formal apology and plea for forgiveness is long overdue,” Bishop Edward Braxton writes. Is it too late for the pope’s words to have an impact?
Exorcist priest removed by Cardinal McElroy resumes prayer ministry in home diocese
A priest who was removed as an Archdiocese of Washington exorcist is relaunching his nonprofit deliverance ministry, while remaining a priest in good standing in his home diocese.
How grief made Archbishop García-Siller a prophetic voice on immigration
Since Pope Leo spoke against the mass detention of immigrants last year, the U.S. Catholic hierarchy has begun to move in new ways. García-Siller’s new pastoral letter accelerates that shift.
Fulton Sheen Bet on America. Some Catholics Want to Call It Off.
Fulton Sheen saw America as fertile ground for Catholicism. The offer still stands.
Praying together
A Reflection for Wednesday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time, by Molly Cahill
Reading: It’s good for your soul
Reading well requires an act of trust to step into a world of words and thought that we did not create for ourselves. Christians: take note.
What my vegetable garden has taught me about life and God
Jesus practically shouted at his disciples: Pay attention to your garden!
Is life but a joke?
A Reflection for the Feast of St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr, by James T. Keane
Review: Michael Mewshaw’s latest novel dwells in darkness—but offers a way out.
Readers of ‘Not Heaven But Paradise’ may feel like they have been through the hell of our contemporary world and also seen the only way out of the darkness.
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