A Reflection for the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle, by James T. Keane

In his many articles for America over the years (his first appeared in 1968), Archbishop John Quinn tackled issues ranging from synodality to sex abuse to the priest shortage to abortion. Do those sound familiar today?

We must examine the contradictions in a church of inclusion and shared belonging that have been identified by the voices of the people of God in our nation and discern in synodality a pathway for moving beyond them.

The archbishop of San Francisco writes on the immorality and legal dangers of abortion in 1989.

An Italian publisher has published the late Pope Benedict's book of essays, which he requested be published only after his death, including one on priesthood.

The Vatican has significantly limited the scope for church reforms in Germany. A letter from Rome which became public on Monday evening rejected the establishment of so-called Synodal Councils.

“The recent shootings in Monterey Park and now in Half Moon Bay remind us of how fragile human life is, but also how precious human life is.”

A reflection for the Memorial of Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, by Tim Reidy

Bishop Álvarez briefly materialized in Managua for a pre-trial hearing, accused of “conspiracy to undermine national integrity and propagation of false news.” A frequent government critic, Bishop Álvarez had strongly objected to the closing of Catholic radio and television stations last year.

The Dicastery for the Service of Charity, led by Polish Cardinal Krajewski, spent $2.2 million (2 million euros) in 2022 for humanitarian help in Ukraine.

A Reflection for the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.

Lengthy, abstract homilies are “a disaster,” so preaching should be limited to 10 minutes, Pope Francis said to diocesan liturgical directors on Jan. 20.

“On this joyful occasion,” Pope Francis said he also wished to express his “spiritual closeness to all those who are going through moments of trial caused by the coronavirus pandemic.”

A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, by Cecilia González-Andrieu

Coverage of abortion as an issue was far more limited editorially immediately after the decision than in the decades since. Why?

On this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Ricardo da Silva, S.J., and Gerard O’Connell dive into information revealed about the late Cardinal George Pell and new insights in the case of Cardinal Marc Ouellet.

How can we help a new generation reconcile faith with reason? A new collection of the writings of the Jesuit physicist Richard J. Pendergast is a good start.

In states like California, which expanded access to abortion after Roe was overturned last year, pro-life Latinos are asking: How can we make sure that the people who want to have kids are able to have them?

A Reflection for Friday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time, by Michael Simone, S.J.

At this point what could Steven Spielberg possibly have to offer? The answer, it turns out, is himself.