15+ min ago   (278+ words) An Obadiah Slope Column “Because we had not done a great deal of preparation as a group beforehand, one of the only ways available to us to influence the wording of motions was to approach the mover and seconded directly....

53+ min ago   (253+ words) Why does the Vatican tolerate Communist China’s state-appointed Catholic bishops while cracking down on the SSPX and the Traditional Latin Mass? Michael Matt examines the growing double standard and the disturbing ramifications for faithful Catholics. Why is the Vatican eager…...

53+ min ago   (727+ words) The Book of Samuel, which follows Judges, describes the emergence of kingship. Samuel begins in this atmosphere but does something much more complicated than simply saying, "Israel needs a king." The book introduces Samuel, a prophet and judge; then Saul,…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago   (200+ words) Pope Leo XIV called for a culture of love and mercy to overcome narratives that create enemies and drive nations toward rearmament and a “culture of power.” Speaking 22 August to thousands gathered for the annual Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples…...

1+ hour, 28+ min ago   (243+ words) POPE Leo XIV met with sick and disabled residents of the city of Rimini, Italy on August 22, urging them to “follow the Lord by taking an active part in the life of the Church”. The meeting came at the end…...

3+ hour, 9+ min ago   (354+ words) All mosaics by disgraced priest Fr Marko Rupnik adorning the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in Lourdes will be covered ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s September visit and will remain covered indefinitely, the local bishop announced. Source: OSV…...

2+ hour, 57+ min ago   (91+ words) 2026-08-23 A project to establish a university dedicated to Slovakia’s first ambassador to the Holy See takes shape 2026-07-31 12 theatre Companies at the XXXIV Slovak Christian Theatre Festival inspired by Saint Francis 2026-05-19 Slovakia celebrates the memory of Veronika Racková, the nun and…...

2+ hour, 54+ min ago   (292+ words) Pope Leo has issued one of his strongest appeals yet against war, polarisation and social division, urging believers to foster dialogue and friendship in a fractured world. Source: Canberra Times. Speaking to tens of thousands in the Italian city of…...

4+ hour, 23+ min ago   (275+ words) ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — The sound of church bells rang at Saxapahaw United Methodist Church on Sunday morning for the first time in more than a year. “It's a real hallelujah sort of Sunday morning for us,” said the Rev. Mandy Sayers…...

3+ hour, 13+ min ago   (362+ words) Integral ecology expert Jacqui Remond has been appointed a consultor to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development by Pope Leo XIV. Source: Australian Catholic University. Ms Remond is the only Australian among the 12 new consultors appointed by the…...