Perspective

(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...

(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...

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

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

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

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:...

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

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

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

“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...

(Photo: Vatican Media) Imagine for a moment you were made a bishop by Pope Francis in 2015. Now imagine you were made a cardinal just two...

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