Catholic writer Kathryn Jean Lopez speaks about the loving, human encounters that can spread what St. John Paul II called “the Gospel of Life,” even in difficult times.
Catholic writer Kathryn Jean Lopez on the pro-life movement’s ‘front lines of love’
Polish, German bishops remember ‘great act of forgiveness’ that happened 20 years after WWII
When bishops from Poland and Germany gather to commemorate one of Europe’s most famous acts of reconciliation, discussion will focus on its historic significance and continued meaning for the present.
John Paul II and our mother in heaven
Standing before an image of the Virgin Mary, Wojtlya’s father told him, “From today on, she will be your mother.”
Papal consecration of Russia, Ukraine has history of controversy behind it
While bishops in Ukraine and Russia are grateful Pope Francis will consecrate their nations to Mary, other Catholics are eagerly awaiting the text of the pope’s prayer to see if he does it “correctly.”
Photos of the Week: Oct. 25, 2021
In the spotlight: pilgrimage bikers, young boy at papal audience, Spanish volcano
Postulator says he found no evidence St. John Paul covered up abuse
The commission involved in investigating the life of Pope John Paul II for sainthood cause found no evidence that the pope knowingly neglected or covered up abuse scandals.
Priest-author tells story of Catholicism in the American heartland
The story of the day that Pope John Paul II would honor the people of Iowa and the American heartland with a visit Oct. 4, 1979 — and all the planning that preceded it — is told with verve and clarity in the closing chapter of a new book that will be of interest to Catholics across the country.
Nation mourns death of 41st president, recalls his life of public service
“I don’t believe you can be president without having faith. I really strongly feel that,” Bush said in a telephone interview in October 1992 as he flew en route from a campaign appearance in Kentucky to scheduled stops in Florida.