In February, the Church marked 166 years since Mary appeared near a stream in Lourdes, France. It's been 165 years since she appeared in Champion, Wisconsin; 493 since Tepeyac Hill; 91 years since Belgium. The list goes on. Though Catholics are not
A reader writes: “This past Easter Sunday, the parishioners were not allowed to say the rosary before Mass by the presiding priest. This is a normal practice that we have had in this church for over 40 years. Is there any logical
A reader asks why the Vatican keeps its art and other treasures instead of selling them and giving the proceeds to those in need. As Monsignor Charles Pope explains, “The answer is that there is a value in making the arts available
Pope St. Paul VI's historic 1964 visit to the Holy Land marked the first time a pope had traveled to the region since St. Peter, writes Msgr. Campion, energizing a world fraught with division by exemplifying the potential for reconciliation and hope
In a striking turn of events, renowned atheist and evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins recently declared himself a “cultural Christian” during an interview with Rachel S. Johnson of LBC. Dawkins’ declaration was sparked by his reaction to the Mayor of London’s decision to
Five years ago, the world watched in collective heartbreak as flames engulfed the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Parisians openly wept in the streets. The bells of French churches rang in mournful solidarity, calling the people of France to pray for
This year's Lent was particularly challenging, not only due to personal struggles in maintaining Lenten resolutions amidst a backdrop of bleak news but also as a reminder of the world's, and our own, need for a savior, writes Greg Erlandson. Despite these
Publisher Scott P. Richert reflects on the profound sense of absence and difference in Catholic churches during the 48 hours from the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday to the Easter Vigil, when the tabernacle sits empty, symbolizing Christ's death.
At the October Synod on Synodality, 10 topics that surfaced at the synod without sufficient time to discuss them. Last month, Pope Francis commissioned 10 study groups composed of staff from the Vatican’s synod secretariat, other sections of the Roman Curia, and
In an Easter column, Father Patrick Briscoe reflects on the significance of Rembrandt’s depiction of Christ and Mary Magdalene, emphasizing the unique portrayal of Christ not only as the Redeemer but as a gardener, symbolizing his role as the cultivator of souls
A reader writes: “I am unsure what Pope St. John Paul II wanted us to meditate on when we pray the Third Luminous Mystery, ‘The Proclamation of the Kingdom.’ Scriptural Rosary texts differ so greatly. What should I concentrate on?” As Monsignor