If the burning of Notre-Dame was a fitting symbol for the de-Christianization of France, could the restoration of Notre-Dame be a hopeful omen?

His appearance today was unannounced but not unexpected as Swiss Guards were posted around the square, a sign that the pope would be present at some point.

A Reflection for Holy Saturday, by Zac Davis

A Reflection for Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion, by Noah Banasiewicz, S.J.

A Reflection for Wednesday of Holy Week, by Colleen Dulle

A Reflection for Monday of Holy Week, by Michael Simone, S.J.

The Israeli military began perhaps its most aggressive ground offensive so far in the war to root out what is left of Hamas, maintaining an almost daily pace of incursions and airstrikes. The results have been devastating.

Roosevelt understood, as few American presidents had before him, that there was no inherent separation between Christian charity and democratic citizenship.

Cory Booker and the Hands Off protesters prove that words still have power. But only if we accompany them with action.

At the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, you are guaranteed to find the following: a signed first edition of your favorite book, a celebrity (or two) and Bibles.