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01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

12/30/2025

Written on parchment and papyrus, sealed inside clay jars, and hidden away in desert caves, they survived only through dryness, darkness and neglect. That they remain legible more than 2,000 years later and are now on view in Washington, D.C., remains one of archeology’s greatest wonders.

In addition to ancient verses, a first-century boat ‘brings the Gospel scenes to life’ at the Museum of the Bible.

12/26/2025

The Nativity of Our Lord celebrates the point in history when the Son of God became Man for our Salvation—an act of loving obedience to the Father, and saving love for us, that will culminate on the Cross.

The Church honors God's works through liturgy, celebrating the Nativity when the Son of God became Man for our salvation.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!

12/16/2025

The poll revealed some tension between the public stance of the country’s Catholic bishops and the views held by the faithful.

12/13/2025

"Generally speaking... a man leaving the priesthood within five years indicates an issue with his seminary formation — after five years, a lack of ongoing support is likely the biggest factor."

Priestly fraternity and lay support are of vital importance. How can we do better?

12/13/2025

Marking the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the Pope contrasts orthodox faith with the claims of Arius and outlines how the Church must address the ‘new Arianism’ in today’s culture.

COMMENTARY: Marking the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the Pope contrasts orthodox faith with the claims of Arius and outlines how the Church must address the ‘new Arianism’ in today’s culture.

12/09/2025

In the United States, December 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is a holy day of obligation.

12/04/2025

America’s tax structure has given rise to a Catholic infrastructure that is unparalleled in world history.

COMMENTARY: America’s tax structure has given rise to a Catholic infrastructure that is unparalleled in world history. We should lean into it — here are three ways to do so.

12/01/2025

Catholics believe that when Christians die, they may go straight to heaven if they lack any outstanding temporal punishment due to sins they’ve committed. But many Christians will go to Purgatory first, where, by the grace of Jesus Christ, they are purified and prepared to enter into the presence of the all-holy God.

“Alas! It is terrible; and will last for centuries if you do not come to my assistance."

11/30/2025

In the 1,700th year after that momentous gathering of Christendom at Nicaea, the successors of those bishops, in the persons of Pope Leo and Patriarch Bartholomew, joined their voices in faith.

11/29/2025

When celebrating the quintessential American holiday abroad, one can’t help but reflect on why traditions, which feel both fragile and precious, matter.

COMMENTARY: When celebrating the quintessential American holiday abroad, one can’t help but reflect on why traditions, which feel both fragile and precious, matter.