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Pope Francis shares a hug with Jerome, one of two altar servers with Down syndrome at the Mass at the close of World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, on Aug. 6, 2023. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
FaithFaith in Focus
Brian Paulson
A sign of the presence of the Kingdom of God is when the vulnerable among us are well taken care of. That includes the unborn in their mothers’ wombs.
FaithNews
Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service
Pope Francis has named Indian Cardinal George J. Koovakad to be the new prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue.
Richard Farnsworth plays 73-year-old farmer Alvin Straight in the film ''The Straight Story.'' (CNS photo from Disney) 
Arts & CultureCatholic Movie Club
John Dougherty
Is it a cop-out to honor David Lynch by reflecting on his least Lynchian film?
Mark Eydelshteyn, left, and Mikey Madison in "Anora" (Neon via AP)
Arts & CultureFilm
Elyse Durham
At its heart, “Anora” is a film about loneliness.
Arts & CulturePodcasts
Jesuitical
This week’s episode of “Jesuitical” features a conversation with James T. Keane, whose new book ‘Reading Culture Through Catholic Eyes,’ explores 50 Catholic writers, thinkers and “firebrands” who have influenced Catholic culture.
FaithNews
Justin McLellan – Catholic News Service
The Code of Canon Law must more directly address the frequent spiritual manipulation and abuse of office wrought by members of the church to solicit sex, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández said.
U.S. President Donald Trump signs documents in the Oval Office at the White House on Inauguration Day in Washington Jan. 20, 2025. He signed a series of executive orders including on immigration, birthright citizenship and climate. Trump also signed an executive order granting about 1,500 pardons for those charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. (OSV News photo/Carlos Barria, Reuters)
Politics & SocietyThe Weekly Dispatch
Kevin Clarke
“It’s a cruel policy because if it were adopted, it would impact children mostly. It would impact future generations, and, as is consistent with his theme, it divides people. It would divide our country even further.”
FaithScripture Reflections
Zac Davis
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. John Bosco, Priest, by Zac Davis
FaithScripture Reflections
Noah Banasiewicz, S.J.
A Reflection for Thursday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time, by Noah Banasiewicz, S.J.
FaithScripture Reflections
Maurice Timothy Reidy
A Reflection for Wednesday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time, by Tim Reidy
FaithScripture Reflections
Colleen Dulle
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church, by Colleen Dulle
FaithNews Analysis
Connor Hartigan
The Catholic Church has its own history of prophetic voices using the moral authority of the priesthood to remind political leaders of the Christian precept of human dignity.
Politics & SocietyNews
Kate Scanlon - OSV News
Vice President JD Vance will speak at the March for Life rally in the nation’s capital Jan. 24, organizers announced a day prior to the event.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
J.D. Long García
If Catholics don't stand up for immigrants, we cannot truly evangelize.
FaithThe Good Word
Terrance Klein
A Homily for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Father Terrance Klein
Politics & SocietyInterviews
Ashley McKinlessZac Davis
Ahead of Donald J. Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, Zac Davis and Ashley McKinless spoke with Kelly Ryan, the president of Jesuit Refugee Service USA, about her 30 years of experience working with refugees, asylum seekers and migrants.
Politics & SocietyNews
Kate Scanlon - OSV News
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio expressed grave concern over the wave of new executive orders on immigration, the environment and the death penalty.
FaithScripture Reflections
James T. Keane
A Reflection for the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle, by James T. Keane
FaithScripture Reflections
Grace Lenahan
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, by Grace Lenahan
FaithScripture Reflections
Leilani Fuentes
A Reflection for Thursday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time, by Leilani Fuentes