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Politics & SocietyDispatches
Sidestepping reservations individual party members must have about being associated with the pomp and ceremony of a very anti-republican spectacle, Sinn Féin hopes to demonstrate diplomatic gravitas and a mature capacity to lead all Ireland.
Politics & SocietyNews
“There is a mission underway that is not public yet; when it is public, I will tell you about it,” the pope said of his plan regarding peace between Russia and Ukraine.
FaithShort Take
Too many disagreements cloud the profound and real communion shared among Christians. By literally coming together and meeting face-to-face, church leaders can demonstrate a better way.
FaithThe Word
May 7, 2023, the Fifth Sunday of Easter: Anyone who attends funerals often knows how storytelling reveals the life of the deceased. The stories of everyday life that mourners share frequently provide more insight into the deceased’s character than any listing of life accomplishments or honors.
FaithNews Analysis
Many Catholics like myself who have followed the development of synodality under Pope Francis have been convinced that the decision to open synod voting to non-bishops was all but inevitable.
FaithSpeeches
Pope Francis reflects on the roots and bridges from his trip to Hungary—roots in the past, and bridges of peace between different peoples.
FaithScripture Reflections
A Reflection for the Feast of Saints Philip and James, Apostles, by Kevin Clarke
FaithNews
Dr. Michael Brescia, who prescribed love as an antidote to calls for assisted suicide, died at his home in Yorktown Heights, New York, surrounded by immediate family the evening of April 19. He was 90.
Arts & CultureCatholic Book Club
John Moffitt, the poetry editor of America, was also a regular correspondent with everyone from famous Hindu swamis to J. D. Salinger to Thomas Merton.
FaithDispatches
Weddings historically had served as an opportunity to “evangelize and re-engage” young couples, but that chance was being lost when brides and grooms bypass the church altogether when planning their ceremony.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
The deeper kind of reporting that Evan Gershkovich was practicing when he was arrested in Russia is, in my mind, a practice of love.
FaithScripture Reflections
A Reflection for the Memorial of Saint Athanasius, by Cristobal Spielmann
FaithShort Take
When we listen to the resurrection stories during the Easter season, we often focus on what happened to Jesus. But it’s probably more important to look at what the resurrection does to the disciples.
FaithDispatches
While the Diocese of Providence flies relatively under the radar, it gained national attention in recent years in part because of the outspokenness of its outgoing bishop, Thomas Tobin.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
“She would be happy about having a ferry named after her,” said Robert Steed, a former Catholic Worker and editor of The Catholic Worker newspaper, adding, “maybe even more so than being canonized.”
FaithScripture Reflections
A Reflection for Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter, by Jill Rice
Politics & SocietyNews
At his coronation, King Charles will reaffirm his Protestant identity, and while he has included other faiths in the ceremony, Catholics in Britain wish for more inclusion, especially given the country's past conflicts with them.
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
“I’m available to do anything,” Pope Francis said. “There’s a mission that’s not public that’s underway; when it’s public I’ll talk about it.”
FaithVatican Dispatch
To be Christian is to be open and welcoming to others, Pope Francis said as he celebrated Mass outside Hungary's Parliament building.
FaithDispatches
Francis' visit to Hungary is bringing him as close as he's come to the front lines of the war.