Faithful, Catechism-Based, and Free: A False Contradiction
There is nothing in Catholic teaching that suggests fidelity requires a price tag. What the Church has always required is…
Christian Formation Must Be Rooted in Patience, Community, and Protection of the Vulnerable, Pope Leo XIV Says
Christian formation cannot be reduced to instruction alone, but must grow from patient accompaniment, communal witness, and a serious commitment…
Harry Potter-Themed Service Planned in German Church Raises Concerns
A planned “Harry Potter ecumenical service” at a Catholic parish in western Germany has sparked sharp debate among Catholics, with…
Pope Leo XIV Calls Sport a Path to Peace and Human Dignity Ahead of 2026 Winter Games
As the world prepares for the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in northern Italy, Pope Leo…
Trump Announces National ‘Rededicate 250’ Prayer Event, Calls Prayer ‘America’s Superpower’
President Donald Trump used the stage of the 74th annual National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 5 to announce a major…
Pope Leo XIV Calls Human Trafficking a Crime That Destroys Peace and Human Dignity
As the Church prepares to observe the 12th World Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking on February 8,…
St. Agatha: Strength Forged in Faith
In a world that often measures power by influence or force, St. Agatha reminds us of a very different kind…
Why ‘Free’ Makes Catholics Nervous… and Why That’s a Problem
Catholics are not wrong to be cautious. In recent decades, many have watched institutions dilute doctrine, soften moral teaching, or…
Pope Leo XIV Warns the World Is Failing Its Children, Calls Church to Renew Action
Pope Leo XIV has voiced serious concern that global efforts to protect children are falling short, warning that the situation…
Between Science and the Soul: Near-Death Experiences Revive an Ancient Question
For centuries, the Church has taught that death is not an end, but a passage. Now, modern medicine and neuroscience…