With the start of the first phase of a peace deal between Israel and Gaza, Pope Leo XIV prayed for a just and lasting peace that respects all people.
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Loyola University Basketball Chaplain Sister Jean Dolores Dies at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM, the beloved chaplain of Loyola University Chicago’s men’s basketball team, has died at the age of 106.
Bishop Robert Brennan: Pope’s First Exhortation Connects Faith and Love for the Poor
Bishop Robert Brennan is encouraging Catholics to read Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic exhortation, which “encourages us and challenges us to be attentive, to see the needs of the poor and those who are suffering, and to respond with love.”
The Tablet’s Annual High School Special Section, 2025
Eighth-grade students in New York City are just a few weeks away from taking the Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS) and choosing the high schools they wish to attend next year.
Trump Says Israel, Hamas ‘Have Both Signed Off’ on First Phase of White House Peace Proposal
Israel and Hamas “have both signed off” on the first phase of a White House peace proposal for Gaza, President Donald Trump said late Oct. 8 in a social media post.
Celebrating the Diocese’s Italian-American Communities
In the diocese, let this Columbus Day be a moment to recommit to our Catholic values. Gratitude for God’s providence, repentance for past wrongs, and a resolve to build a future where every person is cherished as a child of God.
Communion: A Lifesaving Balm for Mental Illness
If you or someone you love is experiencing mental illness, there is hope. Cling to Jesus and the sacraments, find consolation in the Blessed Mother and the saints, pray for one another, and remain grounded in the knowledge that God will not allow suffering to be in vain.
Embracing God’s Gift of Reconciliation
One of the best things about being Catholic is the sacrament of reconciliation. If we are humble enough to seek forgiveness, God is loving enough to bestow it in abundance.
Letters to the Editor, Week of October 11, 2025
God Loves Us; More Thoughts on Charlie Kirk; Appreciation and Gratitude for The Tablet; Thank You, George Weigel
Obituaries, Week of October 11, 2025
Sister Mary Ann McCarthy