Jack Figge has written for multiple diocesan papers, including covering World Youth Day 2023 for the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas. In addition to his local coverage, he has written for the National Catholic Register, FOCUS and Catholic Vote.
In the wake of former president Donald Trump’s comment that abortion is a state issue, several pro-life leaders push back. They call for a federal abortion ban, saying that such legislation is at the core of the pro-life movement’s mission. Some express
Bishop Scott McCaig stood across from first-year seminarian Matthew Conner. They were not meeting in an office or a classroom but were facing off on a sand volleyball court. The ball came to Connor, he leapt up, and spiked it right at
Sister Karolyn Nunes has enjoyed every assignment she has received in her 19 years as a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George. Not because the assignments were the most glamorous or exciting moments, but because each
Surrounded by the chaos of tourists visiting the Eternal City, 17 college students sought to escape the secular world of Rome.
They were not there for the sights, but for a weeklong pilgrimage focused on walking in the footsteps of saints and deepening
On Divine Mercy Sunday, 19 Benedictine College students entered the Catholic Church. 17 of them were student athletes. This is the fruit of intentional efforts on the part of the administration and the coaches to prioritize spiritual growth. This article looks at
In August 2020, Jimmy Lai was arrested by Hong Kong authorities for violating the Chinese National Security Law. In this article, Lai’s friends and associates recount the former billionaire’s loss of his personal fortune and decision not to flee Hong Kong. His
As Jesus prepared to enter his Passion, he climbed 28 stairs to meet Pontius Pilate. Two thousand years later, pilgrims from across the world travel to Rome to venerate and prayerfully ascend the stairs, meditating on the Passion and death of the
Renowned Bible scholar Scott Hahn encourages Catholics to overcome their fear of delving into God’s word on their own. Every week, Catholics hear Scripture at Mass, leading many to believe that they do not need to read the Bible at home, Hahn
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker donated a jersey and sent a touching message to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, the Catholic mother killed during a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.
In a message sent to the family,
Alex Jones, the CEO and co-founder of Hallow, a Catholic prayer app, shared with Our Sunday Visitor that the app’s leaders took a leap of faith with the Super Bowl and Fox appearances in an attempt to boldly invite viewers to partake