The No. 1 person former President Obama most wants to meet? Pope Leo XIV
In a YouTube interview, former President Obama said Pope Leo’s ministry “wasn’t just preaching from the pulpit but getting his hands dirty, trying to help people. So I’m looking forward to talking to him.”
A Preacher’s Guide to Lent: History and the Sunday Readings
Ricardo da Silva, S.J. sits down with liturgical theologian Anne McGowan to ask: what is Lent for — and how do these practices reshape our faith, not just our habits, for six weeks?
Ben Witherington on praying with the Bible during Lent
When I took my comprehensive exams for my master’s degree in divinity at the former Weston Jesuit School of Theology in Cambridge, Mass. (now at Boston College), I mentioned something about Jesus’ resurrection. One professor on my comps board said, “Do you mean Jesus or Christ?” And I said, “It’s the same thing.” One of them shook his head and said, “No, not all.” Then they proceeded to quiz me about the differences. What I wanted to say was what my professor, Stanley Marrow, S.J., said about the resurrection, which is the clearest way I’ve ever encountered to connect what…
‘Miracle’ is a worthwhile trip down memory lane—even if you don’t remember the 1980 Olympics.
“Miracle: The Boys of ‘80” aptly balances archival footage and contemporary reactions, offering an exciting sports documentary while also pulling on the heartstrings with its nostalgic tone.
Vatican expands visitor experience at St. Peter’s Basilica to mark 400th anniversary
Fancy a pizza with a view? The Vatican is marking the 400th anniversary of the consecration of St. Peter’s with a host of visitor-friendly initiatives, including expanding access to its spectacular terrace and its snack bar in the shadow of Michelangelo’s great dome.
Pope Leo sends greetings for the Lunar New Year
Pope Leo XIV prayed that the Lunar Year celebrations may “strengthen family ties” and “bring peace to homes and society.”
The marks of mature discipleship
A Reflection for Monday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time, by Michael Simone, S.J.
Blessed, broken and shared
A Reflection for the Memorial of Sts. Cyril, Monk and Methodius, Bishop, by Kat O’Loughlin
Latinos are leaving the church. This youth group is turning the tide.
Immigrants from Latin America and their children are transforming the Catholic Church in the United States. What that transformation looks like is still being worked out.
The Vatican and SSPX controversy, explained
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerard O’Connell and Colleen Dulle are joined by longtime Vatican journalist John Thavis to discuss the strained relationship between the Vatican and the Priestly Society of St. Pius X, after the Society said it plans to ordain new bishops July 1 with or without papal permission.
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