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On the irony of theology-destroying, progressive Catholic theologians

It is rather curious to hear Italian theologian and historian Massimo Faggioli lament what he calls the “Great Displacement of Theology” on most progressive Catholic [...]
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Pope Leo XIV embraces elements of Francis’ vision; some views still unclear

A cropped version of the official portrait of Pope Leo XIV, published by the Vatican on May 10, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 14, 2025 / 12:12 pm (CNA).
Prior to his elevation to the papacy, Pope Leo XIV stayed ou… […]
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Hopes for a new pontificate

Within a few hours of the election of Pope Leo XIV and his masterful presentation of himself to the Church and the world from the [...]
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Extra, extra! News and views for Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Man of Three Worlds – “Leo XIV presented himself to the world, visibly moved, reading a text he had prepared full of cross-references, explaining who [...]
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Cardinal Gerhard Müller reflects on the papal conclave

Vatican City (kath.net). The conclave proceeded very harmoniously. Reality is always different from the movies. God graciously employed the conscientiousness and competence of the Sacred College [...]

Hopes for a new pontificate

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George Weigel May 14, 2025 20

Within a few hours of the election of Pope Leo XIV and his masterful presentation of himself to the Church and the world from the central loggia of the Vatican basilica, I received an email [...]

Christendom College’s Institute for Liturgical Formation begins first classes this summer

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Paul Senz May 13, 2025 4

The Graduate School of Theology at Christendom College recently announced the launch of the Institute for Liturgical Formation, which will begin offering summer courses on the liturgy this summer. Co-founded by Christopher Carstens and Dr. [...]

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Against utopia, for reality

James Kalb May 12, 2025 19

I’ve written before about the difficulty of carrying the Gospel over to political and economic life. The difficulty seems basic. Jesus had no residence, property, wife, children, gainful employment, or official position. Instead of giving us [...]

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Good Shepherd Sunday and priestly vocations

Peter M.J. Stravinskas May 11, 2025 26

Editor’s note: This homily was delivered at Holy Innocents Church, Manhattan, on May 11, 2025, World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Since 1963, the Church Universal has used this Sunday to “pray the Lord of [...]

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Honoring the radical choice of full-time motherhood

Monica Seeley May 10, 2025 12

In his April 2022 essay “Are Women in the Workplace a Good Thing?” Jerry D. Salyer points out that feminism is so pervasive that even today’s conservatives consider traditional teaching on male/female roles to be [...]

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History and Nationalism

Dr. Christopher Shannon May 10, 2025 24

With the passing of Pope Francis, commentators began the long debate over his legacy and place in history. I will refrain from such speculation, wishing simply to begin this column by thanking Francis for one [...]

Features

African Catholics react with joy to the election of Pope Leo XIV

Ngala Killian Chimtom May 9, 2025 10

What’s in a name? That question is often pondered when a newborn needs a name or when a newly elected Pope selects his title. Today, this question holds particular significance for Africa, following the decision [...]

Features

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected as 267th pope, takes name Leo XIV

Catholic News Agency May 8, 2025 39

Vatican City, May 8, 2025 / 12:11 pm Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. White smoke rose from the chimney [...]

Against utopia, for reality

James Kalb May 12, 2025 19

I’ve written before about the difficulty of carrying the Gospel over to political and economic life. The difficulty seems basic. Jesus had no residence, property, wife, children, gainful employment, or official position. Instead of giving us [...]
History and Nationalism

Dr. Christopher Shannon May 10, 2025 24
Business as usual is untenable

Larry Chapp May 2, 2025 49

Liberal Catholic slanders and the election of 2024

Carl E. Olson November 20, 2024 128

The 2024 elections are now two weeks in the rear-view mirror, but the conversations (to use a polite word) over the what, why, and how of November 5, 2024, continue. While there is no shortage [...]
Reflections on a dozen years as editor of Catholic World Report

Carl E. Olson November 2, 2024 27
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Carl E. Olson April 24, 2024 63

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