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Pope Francis meets with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at Sándor Palace in Budapest, Hungary, on April 28, 2023. The pope was beginning a three-day trip to Hungary's capital with meetings with government officials. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Bridget Ryder
Even as Prime Minister Victor Orban positions his government as one of the last defenders of Christian culture in Europe, religious affiliation in Hungary has dropped to a record low.
Arts & CultureCatholic Book Club
James T. Keane
Throughout a long career as a novelist, essayist, short story writer, poet and screenwriter, Ron Hansen has regularly explored questions of faith and religious belonging.
FaithPope Francis Homilies
Pope Francis
On the Solemnity of the Epiphany, Pope Francis reminds us that "contemplating God is beautiful, but it is only fruitful if we take a risk, the risk of the service of bringing God to others."
FaithFaith and Reason
John W. Martens
We can see the ways in which the Bible has guided Francis’ pontificate—and why Pope Francis’ use of the Bible has created not just joy for many, but fear and even confusion for others.
FaithFaith in Focus
Our readers
These (very) short essays about unexpectedly experiencing God in the world today include stories of perseverance, love and gratitude.
FaithFaith in Focus
Eric Leis
What does a dad "do" during the birth of his child? I went to St. Joseph for help.