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On Friday, Pope Leo XIV will be at Lake Iznik, nearly 95 miles southeast of Istanbul. Together with some 20 Christian leaders — the list of participants has not yet been released — he will recite the Creed, the first Christian confession of faith, which was probably drafted at this very location exactly 1,700 years Read More…

Leo XIV in Turkey: A first major test in the Orthodox world

Though it’s only in the Old Testament, Lebanon is referred to 71 times in Scripture. The mountain range that occupies a large part of its territory is described by the prophets as one of the natural borders of the Promised Land offered by God to the people of Israel. “Every place on which you set Read More…

Did you know Lebanon is in the Bible more than 70 times?

While the stores are hawking “bigger and better” versions of everything, I’m craving a peaceful, quiet, and reflective December preparing for Our Lord’s birth. You, too? Let’s do this together. Here’s my plan to (hopefully!) have a peaceful Advent this year. Do you get overscheduled and overcommitted way too easily? I know I do. So Read More…

How to plan for a peaceful, prayerful Advent

Gratitude doesn’t always feel easy, or feel at all. But in the quiet spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola, it’s not something reserved for a good mood or a perfect day — it’s a habit of the heart, rooted in how we choose to live and see. As Thanksgiving arrives, with its mix of celebration Read More…

Struggling with gratitude? Try these tips from St. Ignatius

The 24 Nigerian girls who were abducted from their government school in the northwestern part of the country last week have been safely rescued, said Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, November 25, as Pope Leo XIV offered prayers for those who are still captive. “I am relieved that all the 24 girls have been Read More…

Number of Nigerian schoolchildren rescued; others still missing

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Either we begin to take fatherhood very seriously, or we will have to face off with a future Führer.

1700 Years of Unity – “On Sunday, just ahead of his trip to Türkiye and Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV wrote about the 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, which is the reason for his [...]

A grave violation of religious freedom continues in New Britain, Connecticut. In Arroyo-Castro v. Gasper the federal trial court denied a teacher’s First Amendment speech and religion claims after officials suspended her for insubordination, involuntarily placing her in an administrative position for having [...]

Divorced saints? How can that be? Catholics are more likely to hear edifying stories about pious wives like St. Catherine of Genoa or Elizabeth Canori-Mora, who stayed with wicked husbands until they prayed their erring [...]