The thing that most of us probably find most challenging is that in it all we are ultimately called to endurance and patience, and to humbly and attentively seek to accomplish what sets itself before us.
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A father’s gift
When I think of our Father in heaven, I like to imagine him being a little like my father on Earth – looking at a problem and finding a way to solve it that I can’t see.
As chaotic demonstrations erupt across U.S., Catholic experts counsel nonviolence
It’s an important precept of Catholic citizenship: Ethical disagreement with public policy — and a desire to peacefully change it — is a worthy undertaking.
Mexican bishops express solidarity with migrants amid protests in U.S. cities
The Mexican bishops’ conference expressed solidarity with migrants “suffering persecution and violence” in the United States amid protests roiling Los Angeles.
Question Corner: Is the parish administrator the same thing as a pastor?
“Parish administrator” is distinct from the office of pastor, but this distinction probably will not make much of a practical difference in your day-to-day experience of parish life.
Prayers continue for release of abducted Nigerian priest who recently served in Alaska
Faithful on two continents are praying for the safe return of a Nigerian priest who once served in Alaska, and has been kidnapped in his home country.
Kyiv’s historic cathedral damaged in Russian air strikes
Up to seven people were killed and up to 13 injured in a large-scale Russian drone attack on Kyiv and Odesa June 10, which also damaged the historic Holy Wisdom Cathedral, also known as St. Sophia Cathedral.
Vatican bank reports increased profits, charitable giving
The Institute for the Works of Religion, commonly known as the Vatican bank, reported increased profits in 2024 and gave a slightly larger dividend check to Pope Francis, who used the entire amount for charity.
UN secretary-general meets Pope Leo, top Vatican officials
Pope Leo XIV met with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres during a private audience at the Vatican June 11.
Call out to Jesus for healing; he will hear you, pope says
When anyone cries out to God for healing or help, God always listens, Pope Leo XIV said.
Movie Review: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’
A decade and a half after its popular animated namesake was released comes the live-action remake “How to Train Your Dragon.” While the basic story and some of the personnel remain the same, the new arrival, although appropriate for a wide audience, falls short of the heights to which its predecessor soared.
Yes, it’s our war, too
Putin’s war on Ukraine is a war to reverse the American and Western victory in the resolution of the Cold War.