Archbishop of Detroit calls out voter suppression ahead of midterms: ‘It’s an affront to God’
Archbishop Edward Weisenburger joined the “Vigil for Voting” with other faith leaders to call out voter suppression and divisive rhetoric.
The ‘horrors and sorrows’ of an American genius: Edgar Allan Poe
While Edgar Allan Poe never enjoyed much commercial success during his short and troubled life, his reputation as an American original has only increased in the 175 years since.
Montse Alvarado prepares to step into Vatican communications prefect role Nov. 1
Alvarado will be the first laywoman who is not a religious sister to lead a dicastery, and, at age 39, will be the youngest prefect in the Roman Curia.
The bishops who prayed over Trump and apologized—and gave us a lesson in moral responsibility
After a predictable media firestorm following a meeting with President Trump, church leaders responded quickly and with humility to the real hurt that they had caused.
Against “powers and principalities,” steadfastness and a focus on God
A Reflection for Thursday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
Review: a Jesuit’s call not to grow complacent about the crisis in Palestine
In ‘Conquest or Leaven: Reflections of a Catholic Priest in Palestine/Israel,’ Father David Neuhaus parses the realities of life in the Holy Land and asserts a strong call for justice for the oppressed.
Pope Leo to interfaith peace meeting: ‘War can never be waged in the name of God.’
“We must rebuild peace everywhere, not prepare for more wars,” Pope Leo XIV said in a video message to participants in the International Peace Meeting held in Assisi on Oct. 27.
Sitting in the backseat of God’s car
A Reflection for the Feast of Sts. Simon and Jude, Apostles, by Joe Hoover, S.J.
Experience, expectations and a couple of visions
November 1, 2026, The Solemnity of All Saints: This Sunday the church celebrates a solemnity on which it recognizes all of its saints – the official ones, those with designated feast days, and the unofficial ones, those who lived under the radar, leading unsung but saintly lives.
Practicing spiritual agility with Tim Busch
This week on “The Spiritual Life” podcast with Father James Martin, philanthropist Tim Busch opens up about how exploring different forms of prayer has inspired him to pursue conversations geared toward overcoming polarization in the church.
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