Opinion

Rev. James Martin on Our Moral Duty in Turbulent Times

The author and Jesuit priest discusses human dignity, political divides and how he sees the role of the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo XIV faces crisis as a traditionalist group plans bishop consecrations without consent

Pope Leo XIV is facing his first major crisis with traditionalist Catholics. A breakaway group attached to the traditional ...
Catholic Standard

At a Mass for Howard University students, Cardinal McElroy highlights the crucial role of young Black Catholics in the Church and encourages them to live the Beatitudes

Washington Cardinal Robert W. McElroy blesses a student during Communion at a Feb. 1 Mass that he celebrated at Howard ...
National Catholic Register

Former CIA Spy Tells Catholic Leaders Faith and Espionage Can Coexist

Olson said the ordinary lifestyle of a spy involves 'living a lie.' He and his wife, Meredith, worked overseas as CIA operatives and protected their cover by constantly lying, even to their own ...
Catholic Standard

Sainthood cause formally opened for northwoods catechist of ‘this wild country’

Father of Mercy Tony Stephens, rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, spoke after vespers Jan. 30. He noted ...