My conscience tells me that Pope Leo and the American bishops are correct to call attention to the inhumane way that immigrants are being treated.
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Holy Week: A Call For Prayer & Peace
Above all, heed Pope Leo’s appeal: Choose dialogue over destruction, mercy over vengeance, life over death.
Muslims, Catholics Find Common Ground in Their Devotion to Mary
The Islamic chaplain at JFK Airport explained that reverence toward Mary — called “Maryam” in Islam — is shared by Muslims and Catholics, which might surprise some Christians.
Sainthood Looms for ‘God’s Architect’ as Masterpiece Basilica Nears Completion
The Basílica de La Sagrada Família in Barcelona is nearly complete after more than 140 years of construction. Its design by architect Antoni Gaudí, a candidate for sainthood, is considered his magnum opus.
Redemptor Hominis: Important As Ever
Forty-seven years ago, Pope John Paul II issued his first encyclical, “Redemptor hominis” (“The Redeemer of Man”).
Franciscan Hospitality, Gametime Prayer a Big Deal During Big East Tourney
As the Big East takes over New York City from March 11-14, locals and visitors alike can find banners for each institution hung at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, located just a block away from Madison Square Garden.
From Psalms to Parables: Diocese of Brooklyn Catholics Share Their Favorite Bible Passages
For a book written 2,000 years ago, the Bible remains a hot seller with no signs of slowing. According to Circana BookScan, a firm that monitors book sales, Bible sales have skyrocketed in recent years. In 2025, 19 million copies were sold in the U.S. — double the amount sold in 2019.
Casaroli Myth vs. Historical Record
What John Paul observed to the General Council of the Polish episcopate in June 1979 — that Catholicism has effective weapons against tyranny when it is strong with its spiritual strength remains true today.
How Latin Became the Language of The Church – and Why It’s Changing
To understand why Latin, an ancient language, has dominated Roman Catholic communications for more than 2,000 years, it helps to comprehend that the Church is also ancient.
Lebanese Maronite Catholic Priest Killed by Israeli Tank Fire in Southern Lebanon
A Lebanese Maronite Catholic priest has been killed in southern Lebanon when an Israeli artillery tank fired on a house March 9, Catholic officials and media said – reports that have since been confirmed by OSV News.