Pope Leo XIV has urged a ceasefire in the Middle East and called on leaders in the Iran war to reopen talks. On Sunday, he spoke in his noon blessing ...

The Catholic Church is currently observing the season of Lent, a period when the faithful renew their faith and prepare for the resurrection of Jesus Christ through prayer, fasting, and acts of ...

A quiet but demanding teaching sits at the heart of Matthew 18.

Pope Leo XIV made the remarks during a reception for trainees preparing to serve as confessors within the Catholic Church’s ...

Do those Christians who bear grave responsibility in armed conflicts have the humility and courage to make a serious ...

A Straussian reading of Kevin Smith’s recently liberated classic.

Leo's rhetorical question is another example of his reserved, if pointed, approach to weighing in on global issues — particularly those concerning the United States.

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Pope Francis directly calls on Christians who initiate wars to seek confession, marking a significant papal intervention into debates about faith and military action worldwide. The post Pope Francis ...

Can you eat eggs on Fridays during lent? How many days are left of lent 2026? Here's when and what to know about Holy Week, ...

The origins of Friday the 13th can trace its roots back to the most famous betrayal in the Bible, and may even warn of a ...

Criticism of President Trump's bombing campaign against the Iranian regime continues from most Democrats and a few ...