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A religious leader addresses a group in an ornate hall with frescoes. Attendees in robes and suits, some clapping, in a solemn atmosphere.

Why We Need the Eastern Churches, In Pope Leo XIV’s Own Words

Pope Leo XIV greets participants of the symposium “Nicaea and the Church of the Third Millennium: Towards Catholic-Orthodox Unity” in...

Jared Staudt

Jun 12, 20254 min read

A person in white religious attire waves while standing near a vehicle. The background shows an ornate building with a clear blue sky.

Faith and Algorithms: A Catholic Software Engineer on Pope Leo’s Call for an Ethical Use of AI

Pope Leo XIV waves from the popemobile at the crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square for Mass on Pentecost Sunday on June 8, 2025. (Photo:...

Joseph Kneusel

Jun 12, 20256 min read

Ukrainian flag waving on a flagpole against a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds, conveying a sense of freedom and openness.

Yes, it’s our war, too

(Photo: Unsplash) In late May, Trump administration officials at the highest level, frustrated by what they regard as Vladimir Putin’s...

George Weigel

Jun 11, 20253 min read

Woman receives facial treatment with a red light device. She is wearing a blue hair cap and pink towel in a clinical setting. Relaxed mood.

Is Biohacking Playing God? A Christian Take on Health, Longevity and Humility

A patient seeks out red light therapy, which is said to have positive effects on skin and overall health. (Photo: Pexels) The Promises of...

Mallory Smyth

Jun 9, 20256 min read

Man in white religious attire stands on a balcony, hands clasped, smiling. Red curtains in the background convey a formal setting.

Petrocentrism: a problem?

(Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez) One hundred fifty-five years ago, when the freshly minted Kingdom of Italy conquered the rump of the Papal States...

George Weigel

Jun 4, 20253 min read

A person in armor holds a flag reading "Jesus Maria" amid white lilies with a gothic building behind. Serious expression, historical vibe.

Love the Church and Step Boldly Into the Mission

St. Joan of Arc by Albert Lynch, c. 1903. (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) As we begin a new papacy with Pope Leo XIV, we find...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

Jun 2, 20254 min read

Miscarriage, Grief and the Closeness of God: One Mother's Story

(Photo: Lightstock) By Meg Stout Yesterday began, what I am sure will be, one of the longest two weeks of my life. We learned that our...

Guest Contributor

May 30, 20253 min read

A group of people huddled in an embrace outdoors in an urban setting. They display unity and support. Buildings and signage in the background.

The Surprising Truth About Zeal for Souls (And Why You Might Not Have It Yet)

(Photo: Lightstock) “Do you have zeal for souls?” My mentor asked me that question point-blank, and I wasn’t quite sure what he meant. I...

Tanner Kalina

May 28, 20255 min read

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A Catholic fix for American higher education?

(Photo: Unsplash) Why are so many American colleges and universities in crisis? Drew Gilpin Faust, an accomplished Civil War historian,...

George Weigel

May 28, 20253 min read

A seated woman in a red and blue dress crowns a child. Four men watch. Background shows a landscape. The scene feels serene and sacred.

How Art, Scripture and Tradition Come Together in Mary’s May Crowning

Madonna of the Magnificat by Sandro Botticelli, c. 1481. Tempera on wood. 46 in × 47 in. Uffizi, Florence. (Photo: Public...

Elizabeth Zelasko

May 23, 20254 min read

A man in white robes sits on a chair, holding papers and gesturing with his right hand. He is speaking in a formal setting with a microphone.

Pope Francis on the Economy, Capitalism and the Noble Vocation of Business

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered for his Wednesday general audience on Feb. 5, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican....

Paul Winkler

May 23, 20254 min read

Religious leader in white robe speaks animatedly on a chair, flanked by two clergy in black with pink sashes, in a marble setting.

Old and New: The American Pope Takes on AI

Pope Leo XIV addresses the media from around the world who were present in Rome to cover the conclave that elected him as pope. (Photo:...

Jared Staudt

May 22, 20254 min read

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Staying In is the New Going Out: How Catholics Can Engage in the Social Landscape

(Photo: Lightstock) Last year, I sat on my porch with my neighbor and proudly showcased a small rosebush. Once, it had been failing, but...

Mallory Smyth

May 21, 20255 min read

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Getting foreign aid right

(Photo: Unsplash) Rhetorical restraint is not prominent in Washington these days. Given the volatile personalities involved and the...

George Weigel

May 21, 20253 min read

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4 Ways Pope Francis Helped Shape My Motherhood

Pope Francis is hugged by a young visitor at his general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Photo: Vatican Media) I was...

Allison Auth

May 15, 20254 min read

Man in white papal attire waves from a balcony against a dark background. He looks content, and a cross pendant is visible.

Hopes for a new pontificate

“Have no fear! Trust in the Lord.” Pope Leo XIV waves at a massive, jubilant crowd gathered on St. Peter’s Square for the Regina Coeli on...

George Weigel

May 14, 20253 min read

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How to Help New Moms this Mother's Day and Every Day

(Photo: Lightstock) Pressure. That’s the feeling many new moms experience in the months (and years) after having a baby. One day, you are...

Allison Auth

May 9, 20254 min read

A man with a backpack carries a child, standing beside a woman. All wear plaid shirts in a serene rural landscape at sunset, looking thoughtful.

Strangers and Sojourners: Immigration Will Remain a Pressing Issue for the Church

What does the Catholic Church teach about immigration? (Photo: Lightstock) Pope Francis made outreach and support for migrants a hallmark...

Jared Staudt

May 8, 20255 min read

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Ringing out hope in Nagasaki

Urakami Cathedral in Nagasaki, Japan. (Photo: 663highland/Wikimedia Commons CC BY 2.5) The riddle of Japanese Catholicism has long...

George Weigel

May 7, 20253 min read

St. Peter's Basilica with a tall obelisk in front under a clear blue sky. Tourists gather in the square, capturing a historic and serene scene.

Archbishop Chaput: What the Church Needs in the Next Pope

Build on the good of what Francis achieved while focusing on doctrinal clarity (Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Shortly after Pope John Paul...

Charles J. Chaput

May 2, 20251 min read

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