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Arts & CultureVantage Point
From 1943: William Lynch on the Catholic imagination
In 1943, William F. Lynch, S.J., tackled a question many America writers would explore before and after: Is there such a thing as a Catholic imagination?
A lawn towel with the image of the American flag lies abandoned on a stretch of grass next to a road.
Politics & SocietyNews
Cardinal Cupich urges unity to ‘build path to safety and peace’ after mass shooting
Cardinal Cupich, among others, expressed dismay at the recent mass shootings in Chicago and Philadelphia. Cupich repeated his call “to enact serious, broadly popular gun safety measures.”
Pope Francis looks on during an exclusive interview with Reuters at the Vatican July 2, 2022. (CNS photo/Remo Casilli, Reuters)
FaithNews
In new interview, Pope Francis discusses abortion, the Vatican’s controversial China deal and resignation rumors
In a wide-ranging interview with the Reuters news agency, Pope Francis condemned abortion, dismissed the idea that he’s preparing to resign and said he still hopes to be able to visit Russia and Ukraine in the fall.
FaithScripture Reflections
Why do we choose idols over God?
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time, by James T. Keane
Brazilian Cardinal Claudio Hummes, General Rapporteur for the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon region, speaks during a press conference announcing a Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon region at the Vatican, Oct. 3, 2019. Hummes died on Monday, June 4, 2022 at age 88. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis, File)
FaithNews
Cardinal Hummes, close friend of Pope Francis, dies at 87
Cardinal Claudio Hummes was one of Brazil’s main religious leaders and a strong advocate for the poor.
FaithScripture Reflections
Praying through our pain
A Reflection for the Monday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time, by Keara Hanlon.
FaithScripture Reflections
The disciples teach us how to make a leap of faith
A Reflection for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Sarah Vincent
FaithScripture Reflections
We can’t go back to the way things were
A Reflection for the Saturday of the Thirteenth week in Ordinary Time, by Doug Girardot
The WordFifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)
Who are you in the story of the Good Samaritan?

“He approached the victim, poured oil and wine over his wounds and bandaged them” (Lk 10:34).

Politics & SocietyShort Take
I can’t remember the last time I felt patriotic. Can you?
I’ve been feeling so down on the state of affairs in this nation that I’ve started to wonder if I can even celebrate the Fourth of July this year without feeling painfully disingenuous. So I looked to my colleagues for hope.