What to expect from Pope Leo’s trip to France
In this week’s episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and Colleen unpack Pope Leo’s itinerary for the trip, give context for the political situation in the country and discuss what messages the pope may send to both secular and ecclesial authorities in a country and church that are being reshaped by the arrival of newcomers.
An unlikely musical collaboration: How the Avett Brothers and Mike Patton model crossing divides
Two different fandoms united in a common love of music gave me a hopeful glimpse of what was possible and what it would take to get us there.
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen declared ‘Blessed’ at beatification Mass in St. Louis
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen — the 20th-century theologian, evangelizer, Catholic communications pioneer, teacher and preacher — is now Blessed Fulton J. Sheen.
God’s glory is greater than we can imagine
A Reflection for the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels, by Brigid McCabe
Falling in love with Duncan Sheik’s ‘Spring Awakening’ as a 13-year-old theater kid
To me, “Spring Awakening” has always been about young people exploring darkness for the first time.
Fulton Sheen: The first celebrity bishop
This week on the “Jesuitical” podcast, Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis speak with Rachel Lu about the beatification of Fulton Sheen, the American archbishop who was famous for his media evangelism in the mid-20th century.
Would my faith stay strong if put to the ultimate test?
A Reflection for Monday of the Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time, by Molly Cahill
From Vietnamese refugee to Australia’s first Asian bishop: Vincent Long on faith, migration and synodality
Just over 46 years ago, an 18-year-old fled Vietnam in a boat with more than 100 other people. Today he is Australia’s first Asian bishop.
Vatican to submit short documentary for Oscar consideration
Filmmakers Lia Beltrami and Ali Mahir Aksu’s “Green Lava” will compete for an Oscar nod as 2026’s Best Documentary Short Film.
Does life have meaning after heartbreak?
A Homily for the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Father Terrance Klein
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