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Making sense of Donald Trump
Posted on 02/2/2026 05:00 AM (Catholic World Report)
We live in unusual times, and Donald Trump is, to put it mildly, an unusual politician. We need to understand him to deal with him, and with that in mind, I will present my own [...]
The Movement to Topple Obergefell Is No Longer Fringe
Posted on 02/2/2026 05:00 AM (Crisis Magazine)
Ten years after the Supreme Court’s 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, advocates are rightly worried that the case isn't closed.Mr. Eugenides visits New York
Posted on 02/1/2026 15:23 PM (Catholic World Report)
Imagine receiving a text from your blind and diabetic son who suffers from depression, telling you that he scheduled an appointment with a doctor to end his own life the next day. This happened to [...]
Christian communities in Iraq fear resurgence of ISIS-linked violence
Posted on 02/1/2026 09:32 AM (Catholic World Report)
Iraq’s Christians are on edge as regional instability raises security concerns.Iraq’s Christian communities are openly expressing concern about a renewed threat from the Islamic State (ISIS) — especially in light of recent developments in Syrian [...]
Pope voices ‘great concern’ over rising Cuba-U.S. tensions
Posted on 02/1/2026 09:28 AM (Catholic World Report)
The pontiff echoed Cuban bishops’ call for “sincere and effective” talks after Washington announced new measures tightening economic pressure on the island. Pope Leo XIV on Sunday voiced “great concern” over news of rising tensions [...]
Hundreds of thousands register to venerate relics of St. Francis of Assisi
Posted on 02/1/2026 09:18 AM (Catholic World Report)
This will be the first public display of the beloved saint’s bodily remains. About 350,000 people have registered to venerate the relics of St. Francis of Assisi — the first public display of the bodily [...]
A “spiritual entertainment” inspired by faith, international intrigue, and Cardinal Zen
Posted on 02/1/2026 05:00 AM (Catholic World Report)
Crafting an interesting story is more difficult than simply pulling something from today’s headlines. However, in the hands of a gifted storyteller, current events can be an inspiration for profoundly interesting and edifying stories. David [...]
Bill to inform pregnant college students about their rights and resources stalls in Senate
Posted on 01/31/2026 13:52 PM (Catholic World Report)
In this week’s roundup of abortion-related news, a pregnant students’ rights act stalls in the Senate while the Texas attorney general is suing a mail-order abortion provider. Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and [...]
ICE enforcement debate is a matter U.S. Church ‘simply can’t avoid,’ Archbishop Coakley says
Posted on 01/31/2026 13:14 PM (Catholic World Report)
The faithful should “ask God’s grace and God’s presence as we address very difficult and challenging situations on the ground,” Archbishop Paul Coakley said regarding immigration issues. Archbishop Paul Coakley said immigration remains a “very [...]
The Beatitudes: The new Law given by the new Moses
Posted on 01/31/2026 12:00 PM (Catholic World Report)
Readings: • Zeph. 2:3; 3:12-13 • Psa. 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 • 1 Cor. 1:26-31 • Matt. 5:1-12a During this Sunday’s Gospel Reading, we hear the Beatitudes, among the most well-known and oft-quoted sayings of Jesus. [...]