Vatican Notebook: Pope Leo navigates tensions between secularism and Catholic history on France visit
This visit to France was always going to be an interesting one, given the country’s rich Catholic history and, at the same time, its strict laïcité—the secularism baked into law and society. How would a pope navigate those two aspects of French society?
Review: Rowan Williams on bringing back solidarity
In ‘Solidarity,’ Rowan Williams offers one imperative that reverberates through his book: If we are to recover a sustainable spirit of solidarity, we must work, both interpersonally and politically, to go beyond too-easy, sometimes performative declarations like “I feel for you and stand with you.”
Pope Leo shares childhood memories of Blessed Fulton Sheen on flight to Paris
“The message that he had was something that really came home to people and I think helped us as a family,” he added.
White House marks Archbishop Sheen beatification, says his legacy endures
“Melania and I join all those celebrating the life and legacy of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen — the Catholic priest who pioneered the use of media to speak the truth, preach the Gospel, and bring many souls closer to Christ,” the message issued by President Trump said.
Catholic sisters bring fight to end human trafficking to U.N. General Assembly
Gertrude Elelegu, S.S.L., of Nigeria and Sarah Puls, S.G.S., of Australia have devoted many years to mitigating the global scourge of human trafficking and restoring the people traumatized by their experiences in this shadow world.
‘More than a monument’: Pope Leo’s speech at the newly renovated Notre-Dame
“We are gathered for Evening Prayer in this place which, more than any other, has invited the people of Paris for centuries to lift their eyes towards heaven.”
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
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