Return to Tradition – “The renewal of the Church begins at the altar — when we worship with awe, humility, and a heart open to mystery.”If God Is Lost, All Is Lost — Seek Him in Silence and Beauty at Mass (National Catholic Register)
The Rupnik Case – “How will the pontiff handle a notorious abuse case?” On Pope Leo’s Desk: Rupnik (The Pillar)
Precious in God’s Eyes – “In this 1700th anniversary year of the Council of Nicaea, at which the majority of the bishops attending were from the East, Pope Leo reminded the whole Church of the “glorious history and bitter suffering” of Eastern Christians.” The Two Lungs of Pope Leo (The Catholic Thing)
The Augustinian Tradition – “Long before his election, Pope Leo XIV was reflecting on authority, obedience and communion. His 1987 doctoral dissertation offers a striking preview of the leadership now unfolding.” How Leo XIV’s Rarely-Seen Thesis Sheds Light on His Vision for the Church (National Catholic Register)
Falsely Accused – “In the 20+ years of publishing our web site and spotlighting numerous cases of falsely accused priests, we have never encountered a case quite like that of Rev. Jay Fostner from Wisconsin.” A Message of Victory and Hope: Wisconsin Priest Wins Defamation Lawsuits Against False Accusations Then Writes Book to Support Others (The Media Report)
A Palpable Sense of Hope – “Support for the new Pope, who is seen as a conciliatory figure, accelerated after the second ballot and coalesced into a large winning majority on the fourth ballot.” Cardinals’ Voting Patterns Emerge as Leo XIV Is Welcomed as a Pope of Peace (National Catholic Register)
Neopaganism’s Dark Enchantment – Whether we realize it or not, the West has entered a new, post-Christian era. What does that mean, exactly? To begin with, it means Christian morality will no longer shape our public life. America After Christianity (Touchstone)
Just War Tradition – “More than merely (merely?!?!) the good news of personal salvation, the Gospel involves the restoration of all things. Humanity, especially Christ-followers, have a responsibility in this, not an ultimate or primary one, but a pen-ultimate and delegated one.” Where Will Leo XIV Stand on War? (Providence)
Jesuit Education – “And though I have known Jesuits who fit the stereotypes, I have known more who have constantly bolstered my faith, who have turned to me with the eyes of Christ and said “follow me” in such a way that I heard and was changed and went.” Educating for eternity (Dappled Things)
Popes’ Point of Origin – “It begs the question: how does a pope’s hometown shape his leadership – and how are those hometowns changed in return?” From Chicago to Châteauneuf-du-Pape: What does a pope’s hometown reveal? (BBC)
Young Adult Converts – “Amid rising numbers of Catholic converts, a Catholic professor at Word on Fire and Loyola Marymount University wrote that the Church is becoming increasingly attractive to young people around the world because it is real and cannot be digitized.” Catholic philosophy professor offers insights on young adult converts to faith (CatholicVote)
(*The posting of any particular news item or essay is not an endorsement of the content and perspective of said news item or essay.)
If you value the news and views Catholic World Report provides, please consider donating to support our efforts. Your contribution will help us continue to make CWR available to all readers worldwide for free, without a subscription. Thank you for your generosity!
Click here for more information on donating to CWR. Click here to sign up for our newsletter.
