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FaithPodcasts
Preach
In this episode of “Preach,” Tom Massaro, S.J., joins Ricardo da Silva, S.J. to discuss how preachers can adopt the perspective of the underdog, humbly striving to build bridges between people who come to Church with opposing viewpoints. 
Politics & SocietyShort Take
LuElla D'Amico
Too often, Catholics expect Pope Francis to reflect their personal or political convictions perfectly, forgetting that he is the head of a global church, not of a political party of any particular country.
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, and former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, are seen in a combination of file photographs taken in Chandler, Ariz., Oct. 10, 2024 and Evans, Ga., Oct. 4, 2024. (OSV News photo/Evelyn Hockstein and Octavio Jones, Reuters)
FaithFaith in Focus
Jeannie Gaffigan
While we are going to continue to advocate for the dignity of the unborn, let’s admit Kamala Harris has Catholic cred on other important issues.
FaithScripture Reflections
Kevin Christopher Robles
A Reflection for Wednesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time, by Kevin Christopher Robles
FaithScripture Reflections
Molly Cahill
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time, by Molly Cahill
FaithScripture Reflections
J.D. Long García
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, by J.D. Long García
Mats Steen was known as Ibelin in the video game World of Warcraft (World of Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment/Netflix)
Arts & CultureFilm
John Dougherty
“The Remarkable Life of Ibelin” presents the internet as a place where true connection is possible and limitations can be transcended.
FaithThe Good Word
Terrance Klein
A Homily for the Solemnity of All Souls, by Father Terrance Klein
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Cardinal McElroy shared his reflections on the synod with America Vatican correspondent Gerard O'Connell in this wide-ranging interview at the North American College in Rome.
FaithFaith in Focus
Joe Hoover, S.J.
God alone suffices. Let not Donald disturb you.
Arts & CultureCatholic Movie Club
John Dougherty
In ’Millions,’ Nine-year-old Damian’s relationship with the saints is stylized and often comical, but it also feels honest.
Arts & CultureBooks
Kevin Spinale
Vinson Cunningham's constant application of a critical eye in his work for The New Yorker must have helped in composing his first novel, "Great Expectations."
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Nathan Beacom
Msgr. Luigi Ligutti, an immigrant priest who served other migrants in Iowa, teaches us to look toward rural America, its old residents and new arrivals alike, with sympathetic eyes.
FaithThe Good Word
Terrance Klein
A Homily for the Solemnity of All Saints, by Terrance Klein
Politics & SocietyInterviews
The Gloria Purvis Podcast
“It cannot be a fully and deeply, properly formed conscience that is telling you to ignore something as fundamental and as sinful as racism,” Sam Sawyer, S.J., says in a conversation with Gloria Purvis.
Protesters in Washington on May 21, 2018, demand elected officials take immediate steps to confront systemic racism. (OSV News photo/CNS file, Tyler Orsburn)
FaithFaith and Reason
Roger Haight, S.J.
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola have a structure which forms a counterpoint to racism and can help social activists in their confrontation with it.
FaithNews
Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service
Pope Francis asked the Dicastery for Communication to find creative ways of continuing to share the Gospel––while simultaneously reducing their expenses.
FaithNews
Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service
Cardinal Angelo Becciu was convicted of financial malfeasance and sentenced to more than five years in prison.
FaithNews
Peter Smith - Associated Press
In the vital state of Pennsylvania, Catholic voters likely comprise at least a quarter of the electorate—and thus play a pivotal role in deciding the overall outcome.
FaithNews
Gina Christian - Catholic News Service
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City has issued a decree prohibiting certain hymns due to theological error or their composition by persons credibly accused of abuse.