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The Church Beyond the West

Pope Leo's recent papal visit to Africa serves as a reminder that the majority of the Catholic Church exists beyond the West.

Apr 30, 2026
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The Goal of Charity

The “goal” of Christian charity isn’t to try to fix the world; it’s to witness to the love of Jesus.

Apr 23, 2026
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False Dichotomies

Pope and presidents, wars and words. How are American Catholics (and everyone else) to sort through it all?

Apr 16, 2026
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Hapless Habits

Gambling can become a big problem, but it's not necessarily wrong in small doses. How are we to think about it?

Apr 9, 2026
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Joy That Springs From the Cross

Contemporary cultural life is at something of a crisis point, when it comes to our experience of aging. We’re not very good at getting old.

Apr 2, 2026
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Temptations in an Apostolic Age

Is an ancient heresy making a comeback in new and nuanced ways?

Mar 26, 2026
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The Ends of Science

We are living in a time when science tends to be manipulated for ends that go way beyond the science itself – and that is a threat to truth.

Mar 19, 2026
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Lent and Prosperity

As Christians, sacrificing in the short-term for the sake of the long-term is our bread and butter.

Mar 12, 2026
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Volatile, Yet Momentary Affairs

However important the events of history are momentarily, they’re always secondary.

Mar 5, 2026
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Relics and Sacramental Realities

In a Catholic practice that may leave many scratching their heads, nearly 400,000 people pre-registered to see the bones of St. Francis (which are on display for the first time in 800 years).

Feb 26, 2026