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FaithFaith in Focus
Jim McDermott
Our notes may be practical or they may be impressionistic. They may be things that we cannot remember or that remain important to us. But is it going too far to say there is something holy in the hearing of them?
man writing with pen on a piece of paper
FaithScripture Reflections
Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
A Reflection for Wednesday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, by Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
dr sergio alfieri wearing a white labcoat speaks next to matteo bruni who wears a navy suit. they stand in front of a sign that reads "gemelli hospital"
FaithNews
Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service
A week after undergoing abdominal surgery, Pope Francis’ recovery is going well enough that his doctors are making plans to discharge him from Rome’s Gemelli hospital, the Vatican press office said.
stained glass window depicting Jesus and disciples
FaithThe Word
June 18, 2023, Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus and the first disciples let compassion pierce their own hearts and reaped great abundance. His disciples today must do the same.
Arts & CultureCatholic Book Club
James T. Keane
Roger Haight, S.J., was honored by the Catholic Theological Society of America this past weekend in Milwaukee for his contributions to academic theology and the church, a well-deserved tribute to a scholar who has endured much for his vocation as a theologian.
Dr. Sergio Alfieri, left, the chief surgeon who operated on Pope Francis, speaks at a news conference alongside Matteo Bruni, director of the Vatican press office, right, at Rome's Gemelli hospital.
FaithNews
Carol Glatz - Catholic News Service
The pope has been sleeping well at night and his recovery was going smoothly, according to daily updates from Matteo Bruni, director of the Vatican press office.
FaithFaith in Focus
Valerie Schultz
It can take a lot of failure to get to success. When I think back on the things I failed at in my life, I see that the failures either taught me a hard lesson or nudged me forward on a better path.
The TV showrunner Damon Lindelof, in glasses and a black knit hat, picture speaking at Comic Con in 2012.
FaithShort Take
Jim McDermott
Writers often have no experience at leading shows when they get that chance. It's similar for priests who become pastors.
FaithNews
Carol Glatz - Catholic News Service
Once deployed into orbit, the microsatellite was set to transmit papal messages of hope and peace in English, Italian and Spanish that any amateur radio receiver should be able to pick up.
Magazine
America Staff
On June 9th, America Media and staff were honored with 32 awards from the Catholic Media Association, including writer of the year and podcaster of the year.
People participate in the annual Pride parade, in Athens, Saturday, June 10, 2023.
Politics & SocietyNews Analysis
Michael J. O’LoughlinChristopher Parker
In recent months, corporations and nonprofit organizations supporting L.G.B.T. Pride events have faced increased scrutiny from some conservative activists. Catholic celebrations aren’t immune.
Victoria Clark, center, in 'Kimberly Akimbo' (photo: Joan Marcus) 
Arts & CultureTheater
Jim McDermott
“Kimberly Akimbo” is about two young people who have an incredibly hopeful perspective on life. But it’s also quietly about childhood trauma.
ron desantis and wife casey bow their heads during a prayer at a campaign event, they are standing at the front of a group of people, he wears a light blue button down with a navy vest atop
Politics & SocietyNews Analysis
Tiffany Stanley - Associated Press
When it comes to his own Catholicism, Ron DeSantis is more guarded, rarely mentioning his specific faith practices.
hand of Christ statue
FaithScripture Reflections
Michael Simone, S.J.
A Reflection for Monday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time, by Michael Simone, S.J.
A wide shot of the inside of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen filled with parishioners.
FaithPodcasts
Preach
Deacon Fritz Bauerschmidt explains to host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., why the rapper Post Malone provided the perfect hook for his homily in this week’s episode of “Preach.”
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Pope Francis’ recovery from the operation for an incisional hernia is “progressing well,” but on the advice of his doctors, he will not recite the midday Angelus in public from Gemelli Hospital on Sunday.
FaithScripture Reflections
Valerie Schultz
A Reflection for Saturday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time, by Valerie Schultz
Joggers trot along the Reflecting Pool with the sun rising over the Washington Memorial and a thick layer of smoke, Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Washington. Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Kevin Clarke
Canadians experience wildfires each year owing to lightning strikes and “careless people,” but no one can recall conditions like this.
FaithNews
Tom Heneghan - Religion News Service
One cousin has already refused to accept the inheritance; four others have not yet responded. If they are smart, they will turn it down as well.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Rome’s Gemelli hospital shared photographs of some drawings, cards and crafts that children and young adults recovering in its pediatric oncology ward had sent to Pope Francis during his recovery.