Our heavenly father—and our earthly parents
A Reflection for Thursday of the First Week of Lent, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
This Lent, count your blessings
Who comes to mind when you deliberately look for those who have been your blessings from God?
Mexico burns after drug cartel leader is captured and killed
Mexico exploded in violence after special forces killed drug cartel leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera, leader of the fearsome Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Its foot soldiers fanned out across 20 states, burning vehicles and buildings in attacks claiming at least 70 lives, including 25 National Guard members.
Pope Leo XIV to embark on 10-day Africa tour and trips to Spain and Monaco
The Vatican said peace and care for the poor will be central themes of the African journey, which will also bring him in the footsteps of St. Augustine.
Cardinals Müller, Sarah urge SSPX to submit to papal authority
“The only solution possible in conscience before God is for the Society of St. Pius X … to recognize our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV as the legitimate Pope not only in theory but also in practice, and to submit to his teaching authority and his primacy of jurisdiction without preconditions,” wrote Cardinal Gerhard Müller.
German bishops’ conference elects proponent of controversial Synodal Way as president
Bishop Wilmer has supported Germany’s controversial Synodal Way reforms, including blessings for same-sex couples and expanded roles for women.
Lessons from the people of Nineveh
A Reflection for Wednesday of the First Week of Lent, by Tim Reidy
Catholics speak out on the violence against migrants. Will politicians listen?
Perhaps our politicians do not pay attention to academic conferences; perhaps they do not pay attention to bishops. But it is heartening and a sign of hope that our church still speaks for those who face this violence every day.
U.S. border bishops urge change on deportations ahead of Trump SOTU address
A group of 18 Catholic bishops and archbishops, primarily from border dioceses, repeated a long-standing endorsement of comprehensive immigration reform hours ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address.
Father Bryan Massingale on faith and identity as a Black, gay, Catholic priest
Father Bryan Massingale has the ability to focus attention on problematic areas in the church in a way that is both challenging and undeniable.
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