Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV is a 1977 alumnus of Villanova University and an avid sports fan. [...]

The problem is that the Catholic Church has been attempting to modernize itself over the past six decades plus in order to accommodate itself to modern society.

In order to "put on the new man," as a mark of one's conversion, we must first "put off the old man."

As many of us were taught in the Baltimore Catechism, “God made me to know Him, to love Him, and to serve Him in this world, and to be happy with Him for ever in heaven.” Except, what does it mean to “love” God? How, precisely, do you do that? While we certainly can perform Read More…

Why it’s difficult to teach someone how to love God

On February 7, during its 37th general meeting, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) elected Hyderabad archbishop Cardinal Anthony Poola as its new conference president. Cardinal Poola succeeds Archbishop Andrews Thazhath of Trichur, a bishop of the Syro-Malabar Church. The election of Cardinal Poola, by secret ballot, is seen as a powerful witness to Read More…

Indian bishops’ conference chooses “outcast” cardinal as new head

Recently actor Kevin James appeared on The Tonight Show to talk about his new romantic movie Solo Mio. While chatting with Jimmy Fallon he jokingly revealed his struggle to resist his new found love of the popular Italian dessert tiramisu, and just how much he missed peanut butter while he was filming in Italy. Starring Read More…

Proof that Jonathan Roumie is the best ever colleague!

“I unite myself spiritually to those who are gathering in Chiclayo, Peru, to solemnly celebrate the World Day of the Sick,” Pope Leo said to Spanish-speaking pilgrims during his general audience on Wednesday, February 11. “I entrust all of you, especially the sick and their families, to the maternal protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.” Read More…

Pope makes visit to Vatican’s Lourdes, gives shout-out to Peru

“I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world, to try those who dwell on the earth. I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.” These words from the Book of Revelation (3: 10-11) have both puzzled and inspired Read More…

Prepare for end of the world by … going to the movies this weekend

When I was engaged to get married, the priest gave me some unusual advice. “Your homework? Read the Catechism section on matrimony,” he told my fiance and me.  We were surprised, but went ahead and did what he said.  Honestly, it changed my life. The Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage and sexuality is incredibly beautiful, Read More…

This Valentine’s, read the Catechism on marriage

Editor’s note: The following address was given in Sydney, Australia, on February 5th, at the launch of Introducing Communio Theology, written by Professor Tracey Rowland and published by Word on Fire Academic. The late Holy [...]