Faith

On first Palm Sunday, Pope Leo says Jesus cries out from the cross against war

Courtney Mares · March 30, 2026

In his first Palm Sunday homily, Pope Leo XIV proclaimed that Jesus, the King of Peace, embraces all suffering in human history and cries out from the cross against war.

Missing family at heart of demographic decline

Peter Copeland · March 27, 2026

Nearly six decades ago, biologist Paul Ehrlich wrote The Population Bomb, predicting a population explosion that would threaten famine and environmental collapse in a decade. With his death on March 13, it is worth reflecting on a legacy that was as influential as it was wrong.

Life must be defended in a world wounded by warfare, Pope Leo says

Carol Glatz · March 25, 2026

The sanctity of life, from conception to its natural end, must be defended, especially now, in a world marked by "the madness of war," Pope Leo XIV said.

Pope Leo: Death and pain caused by wars a scandal for entire human family

Paulina Guzik · March 23, 2026

As the U.S. and Israel-Iran war enters its fourth week, Pope Leo XIV appealed during his Sunday Angelus prayer March 22: "Persevere in prayer, so that hostilities may cease and paths of peace may finally open up."

Hoping to lose: a Lenten reckoning

Lee Purcell · March 20, 2026

Most of us learn faith through practices. We learn how to pray, fast, give, confess, discipline ourselves. These practices matter. They steady lives that might otherwise dissolve into distraction and noise.

Communion of faithful, not just clergy, shares role in safeguarding faith, Pope Leo says

Josephine Peterson · March 18, 2026

All baptized Christians share in the Church's mission and, guided by the Holy Spirit, are fit for renewing and building up the Church, Pope Leo XIV said at his weekly general audience.

God's name can never be used to justify 'absurd' pursuit of war, Pope Leo says

Carol Glatz · March 16, 2026

Believing problems and differences can be resolved with war is absurd, Pope Leo XIV said, chastising those who use God's name in their dark and deadly pursuits.

Pope Leo XIV calls for Middle East ceasefire

Junno Arocho Esteves · March 16, 2026

Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East and condemned the "atrocious violence" of the U.S.-Israeli-led war on Iran, which has spread across the region.

Church's unity comes from faith in Christ and from love, Pope Leo says

Josephine Peterson · March 11, 2026

The Catholic Church is made up of diverse people who are united by their faith in Christ and are called to welcome all of humanity, Pope Leo XIV said during his weekly general audience.

Pope Leo urges peace, warns about wider Middle East conflict

Junno Arocho Esteves · March 9, 2026

Pope Leo XIV called for an end to the war in Iran and warned that the conflict could drag more countries in the Middle East into instability.