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Ukraine’s religious leaders and Munich 2.0
St. Michael's Square in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Photo: Unsplash) Prior to the “Revolution of Dignity” that began on the Maidan, Kyiv’s Independence Square, in late 2013 and eventually gave birth to the country that has amazed the world with its courage, resilience, and ingenuity since the Russian invasion of February 2022, ecumenical dialogue and interreligious cooperation were not prominent features of the Ukrainian cultural landscape. The Maidan experience changed all that. An ecum

George Weigel
5 hours ago3 min read


Bishops lead Stations of the Cross at Colorado ICE center, urge dignity for migrants
Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver leads hundreds in the Stations of the Cross outside an ICE detention center in Aurora, Colorado, on Nov. 22, 2025. (Photo: André Escaleira Jr./Denver Catholic) By Francesca Pollio-Fenton/CNA Hundreds of Catholics gathered in front of the Denver Contract Detention Facility — an ICE detention facility in Aurora, Colorado — on Nov. 22 for Stations of the Cross led by Archbishop Samuel Aquila and Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodriguez of the Archdioce

Catholic News Agency
19 hours ago3 min read


Archbishop Aquila Slams Both Parties Over Immigration Failures Outside ICE Facility in Aurora
At a Stations of the Cross prayer gathering in Aurora, Archbishop Aquila condemns political gamesmanship and calls Catholics to defend the God-given dignity of migrants. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, together with Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez, led a Stations of the Cross prayer service around the ICE Detention Facility in Aurora. Several hundred attended the peaceful procession and joined in saintly solidarity with the innumerable im

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
4 days ago3 min read


PHOTOS | The Silent March That Spoke Volumes: Catholics Grieve and Hope Outside Aurora ICE Detention Center
In the footsteps of Jesus’ Passion, Archbishop Aquila, Bishop Rodriguez and the faithful lift up the cries, sorrows, and hopes of immigrant families. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) You could hear the crunch of the dry Denver grass underfoot — that’s how quiet it was in the north-east Metro on Saturday morning. Led by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila and Bishop Jorge Rodriguez and sponsored by the Committee for Pastoral Care for Migrants, several hundred from more than 36 local p

André Escaleira, Jr.
4 days ago6 min read


U.S. Bishops Issue a “Special Message” on Immigration
The bishops issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the United States. It marked the first time in twelve years that the USCCB invoked this particularly urgent way of speaking as a body of bishops. Maura Moser (far left), director of the Catholic Communications Campaign, moderates a discussion on immigration with (left to right) Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bis

Catholic News Agency
Nov 134 min read


The Hidden Heart of Denver: Carmelite Sisters Radiate the Love of the Trinity
From their convent at the St. John Paul II Center, the Discalced Carmelite Sisters of the Most Holy Trinity live a hidden life of prayer and service — reminding the Archdiocese of Denver that God’s love is always present. The community of the Allied Carmelites of Denver with Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila. (Photo provided) Founded in 1986 in Aguascalientes, Mexico, the community of the Discalced Carmelites of the Most Holy Trinity arrived in Colorado in 2017 with the mission of

Rocio Madera
Nov 76 min read


Burned-out pastor builds global mental health resources for churches
Young people listen to the stories of Christian youth with lived experience of mental health challenges as part of “The Sanctuary Youth Series” by Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries. (Photo courtesy of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries) By Kate Quiñones/CNA Daniel Whitehead knew it was time for a change when his wife told him she couldn’t remember the last time she’d seen him smile. With the strain of constantly meeting with people who were struggling, the Christian pastor s

Catholic News Agency
Oct 265 min read


Catholic Counseling Center Offers Support for War-Traumatized West Bank Residents
Bailasan, championed by the Latin Patriarchate and Aid to the Church in Need, has already helped hundreds of people. A group session underway at Bailasan with Sister Lorena Saenz. (Photo: Courtesy of Bailasan) By Sabrina Ferrisi/National Catholic Register For the average young person living in the West Bank, life is very hard. Teenagers there have never known what it means to live in a place of peace. Within the city of Bethlehem, a short distance from the Church of the Nativ

National Catholic Register
Oct 256 min read


Catholics across the U.S. encouraged to participate in Respect Life Novena
(Photo: Ivon19/Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0) By Francesca Pollio Fenton/CNA Catholics across the United States are encouraged to participate in the national Respect Life Novena beginning Oct. 22 in an effort to unite in prayer for the protection of the unborn and all those affected by abortion. The Respect Life Novena is offered annually by the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) and consists of nine days of prayers, Scripture readings, and suggested acts o

Catholic News Agency
Oct 222 min read


Dying from compassion
The UK Parliament has debated "assisted dying" for months, the latest affront to life and a clear misunderstanding of compassion. (Photo: Unsplash) The “Mother of Parliaments” — that’s the one in London — has been embroiled for months in a debate over “assisted dying,” which is euphemized elsewhere under other Orwellian monikers: “Medical Assistance in Dying,” “Physician Assisted Suicide,” “Physician Assisted Dying,” and so forth. The bill legalizing this odious practice narr

George Weigel
Oct 223 min read


Russian reset required in Rome
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' in 2021. (Photo: Marcel Badykshin/Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0) When Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus’ was head of the Russian Orthodox Church’s external relations department, he would occasionally come to Washington, where the Librarian of Congress, James Billington, a distinguished historian of Russian culture, would host a small dinner for him. I was a guest on one such occasion, and the impression Kirill left that night rem

George Weigel
Oct 153 min read


Pope Leo XIV, in his first major document, says the poor evangelize us
(Photo: Vatican Media) By Hannah Brockhaus/CNA In the first major document of his pontificate , Pope Leo XIV writes that the poor are not...

Catholic News Agency
Oct 104 min read


Standing Against Hate: Catholics, Jews and the Story That Holds Us Together
George Weigel, syndicated Denver Catholic columnist, addresses a group at The Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization during...

Guest Contributor
Oct 85 min read


An important civics lesson, well taught
(Photo: Lightstock) The permanent exhibit in the rotunda of the National Archives in Washington, D.C. includes original copies of the...

George Weigel
Oct 13 min read


“Love, Always Love”: Erika Kirk Extends Christ’s Forgiveness After Husband’s Assassination
Erika Kirk speaking at the memorial service of Charlie Kirk, September 21, 2025. (Photo: The White House / Wikimedia Commons, Public...

Denver Catholic Staff
Sep 233 min read


PHOTOS: Archbishop Aquila, Cardinal Dolan Mark 20 Years of the Augustine Institute
From Denver roots to global evangelization, the Augustine Institute continues to form and equip disciples for mission. Archbishop Samuel...

Denver Catholic Staff
Sep 233 min read


Exploring the Heavens: Vatican Observatory Welcomes New Leadership
Father Richard Anthony D’Souza steps into a role this month that has been shaped by Jesuits who have bridged science and faith for...
Joseph Kneusel
Sep 224 min read


U.S. bishops launch ‘Healing and Hope’ initiative to promote, strengthen mental health
(Photo: Pexels) By Tessa Gervasini/CNA Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has...

Catholic News Agency
Sep 172 min read


Happy Birthday, Pope Leo, from Archbishop Aquila and Denver Catholics!
Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila met Pope Leo XIV on a recent trip to Rome and assured him of the Archdiocese of Denver's prayers....

André Escaleira, Jr.
Sep 141 min read


Denver Catholics Called to Support Victims of Violence in Gaza
Return of displaced people via Al-Rasheed Street after ceasefire, January 2025, Gaza Strip. (Photo: Hussein Jaber/UNRWA, Wikimedia...

Denver Catholic Staff
Sep 92 min read
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