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On media attempts to misrepesent papal remarks about Venezuela

Pope Leo’s recent comments on the United States military operation in Venezuela were quickly labeled left‑leaning by some media outlets, including The Daily Beast, Yahoo News, and a growing list of syndicated sites. But that framing [...]

Pierre Manent’s challenge to the West is sophisticated, unbound by mere nostalgia

In the middle of the seventeenth century, Blaise Pascal was not alone in worrying that his nation and continent were no longer Christian enough. Today, the idea of a Christian society is much farther removed [...]

Leo XIV’s upcoming speech to diplomats will be tricky

For the first time since becoming pope, this Friday, January 9, Leo XIV will offer his New Year’s greetings to 184 delegates of various states — including Palestine — who represent their countries before the Vatican. There will also be representatives of the Order of Malta and the European Union. Traditionally, this speech (delivered in Read More…

Leo XIV’s upcoming speech to diplomats will be tricky

Children’s Adoration brings these little ones to Jesus

During his time on earth, Jesus didn’t praise all that many people.  But He did hold up as an example an entire group of people: children. Several times, Jesus told his followers to become more like little children: “Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to Read More…

Children’s Adoration brings these little ones to Jesus

Pope’s monthly prayer intention a chance to pray with him via video

The “Pray With the Pope” project, led by The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network and the Dicastery for Communication, is a new take on the monthly prayer intentions chosen by the Successor of Peter. Beginning this month, and in continuity with the mission launched by Pope Francis, Pope Leo XVI will share his monthly prayer intention Read More…

Pope’s monthly prayer intention a chance to pray with him via video

2026 goal: Pray the Liturgy of the Hours

Still trying to decide on a personal goal or resolution for 2026? Here’s an idea, straight from Pope Leo XIV. This year, what about bringing the Liturgy of the Hours into your daily prayer routine? Or even into your family’s daily prayers? Drawn from the Psalms and Old Testament, the Liturgy of the Hours—also called Read More…

2026 goal: Pray the Liturgy of the Hours

Pope celebrates Mass with cardinals (homily)

The short, two-day extraordinary consistory is scheduled to conclude this evening, January 8. At Holy Mass this morning, Pope Leo considered how the word consistory speaks to the cardinals’ aim: As we know, the word Consistory (Consistorium, or “assembly”) can be understood through the root of the verb consistere, meaning “to stand still.” Indeed, all of Read More…

Pope celebrates Mass with cardinals (homily)

7 Classic names perfect for a 2026 Catholic baby boy

A new year always brings new possibilities, but 2026 feels particularly meaningful. We are stepping forward from years marked by uncertainty and fragility, into a season where many hearts are rediscovering faith, returning to prayer, opening to healing, and longing for renewal. It is a year marked by re-anchoring our lives in what truly matters Read More…

7 Classic names perfect for a 2026 Catholic baby boy

The Pentagon Is Rebranding Miracles as Threats

Are UFO's physical objects from an advanced alien civilization or is there another possible explanation?

News Flash From the City of Man: Senator Kennedy’s “Take” on Washington

In his latest book, John Kennedy's wit tells a story of woe.