Pope Francis expressed the hope that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that came into effect on Sunday, Jan. 19, “would be respected immediately by all the parties [involved]” and would lead to “the release of all the hostages” and the rapid provision of urgently needed humanitarian aid to the population of Gaza.

A Reflection for the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children, by Ashley McKinless

A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, by Connor Hartigan

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The retired Brooklyn priest and the president-elect of the United States struck up an unlikely relationship because the clergyman took an interest in the president-elect's family gravesite.

In today’s religious culture, Brebeuf could be seen as a model for other Catholic institutions for evangelization and interreligious dialogue.

Doris Kearns Goodwin's "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s" centers on the unique history found by going through her and her husband Dick Goodwin’s boxes of writings and memorabilia from his five-decade career in American politics.

By centering the voices and experiences of Latina/o sanctuary leaders in " Sanctuary People: Faith-Based Organizing in Latina/o Communities," Gina M. Pérez presents sanctuary as both a sacred and secular reality.

It’s time for a global discernment. This starts with examining ourselves and then taking a long, hard look at the global realities and local realities we might not want to see.

With his new encyclical, Pope Francis added his voice to this chorus of encouragement inviting people not to lose heart.