WHO VOTED AGAINST? Supreme Court Splits 4-4 on Catholic Charter School
In a tied decision, the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday allowed an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision to stand, disqualifying a Catholic charter school from receiving state… Read More
SocietyNews
‘Sense of National Pride’: W.Va. Lawmaker Offers Resolution Honoring First American Pope
Rep. Riley Moore wants Congress to celebrate the historic election of the first American pope. The West Virginia Republican has introduced a House resolution to… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Pope Leo XIII Rejected Socialism, Defended Private Property. Will Leo XIV Follow Suit?
When Pope Leo XIV addressed the College of Cardinals two days after he was elected to the papacy, he explained why he took the name… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Former Swiss Guard’s Thoughts on Election of Pope Leo XIV
In the days leading up to the announcement of a new pope, among all the hypotheses, maneuvers, fears, and attempts at prediction, no one truly… Read More
InternationalSocietyCommentary
Pope Leo’s First Message to Catholics and Christians Around the World: ‘Bear Witness to Our Joyful Faith in Jesus’
It was the first homily delivered by Pope Leo, the first American to serve as leader of the Catholic Church. It was a clarion call… Read More
PoliticsNews
First American-Born Pope Draws Praise From Trump, Across Political Lines
President Donald Trump and other political leaders from both sides congratulated the first American-born pope Thursday after the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who… Read More
InternationalNews
Catholic Cardinals Select American to Be Pope
The conclave of the College of Cardinals has elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, as Pope Leo XIV. Cardinal Prevost was born in the U.S. He… Read More
InternationalNews
Picking a New Pope: How the Selection Conclave Works
The Catholic College of Cardinals, convening in Rome on Wednesday, has begun its process of electing the next pope following the death of Pope Francis… Read More
PoliticsNews
Papal Conclave to Enjoy Friendlier White House Than When Francis Was Chosen
Almost immediately after the announcement of the death of Pope Francis yesterday, observers of the Vatican began speculating about who would succeed the late Argentinian… Read More
InternationalAnalysis
Who Is on the Shortlist to Be the Next Pope?
With the passing of Pope Francis early Easter Monday morning, the Catholic Church enters a period of mourning while the College of Cardinals, guided by… Read More
