As Pope Leo XIV visits Turkish Christians in Istanbul, our Editorial Director reflects on how his words offer a message for the whole Church. By Andrea Tornielli While meeting the “little flock” of Turkish Catholics at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Istanbul, Pope Leo XIV spoke words that not …

As Pope Leo XIV prepares to depart on his first Apostolic Journey, which takes him to Türkiye and Lebanon on November 27 to December 2, our Editorial Director explores the visit as a sign of unity and peace for the Middle East. By Andrea Tornielli As it was for Pope …

In the month ahead we will celebrate Advent and Christmas. As we chant “O Come, O Come Emanuel,” Advent days will teach us prayer and patience as we long for the coming of our Savior. When we finally sing out “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing,” Christmas days will call us …

By Sister Constance Veit, lsp As we look toward Thanksgiving and Christmas, I realize that 2025 is quickly coming to an end, and so is the Jubilee Year of Hope. What will be our take-aways from this special time of grace? Hope has become more real for me this year …

We go around the table every year: “I’m grateful for my family and friends,” somebody says. “I’m grateful for pie,” one child pipes up. Thinking ahead to my turn, I want to voice something that’s heartfelt and unique, but, most years, I realize that I’ve done little reflection on the …

As the Church marks the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Abbot Marion Nguyen reflects on the theme, “A century later – the Kingship we still need” By Abbot Marion Nguyen Today’s Gospel confronts us with one of the most striking contradictions in all of Scripture: …

As the Church marks the Thirty-third (and penultimate) Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Edmund Power reflects on the “stern, apocalyptic message of the readings”, and the loving relationship with God that allows us to face challenges with hope and commitment. By Fr Edmund Power, OSB “Grant us … the constant …

As the Church celebrates the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day’s Gospel reading, which tells how Jesus cast the money-changers out of the Temple. By Jenny Kraska In Sunday’s Gospel, we see a side of Jesus that can …

As the Church marks the Thirty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr Luke Gregory reflects on “Hope in the Resurrection: God’s mercy for the living and the dead.” By Fr Luke Gregory, Ofm The hope of Resurrection for all believers is a theme that transcends generations and cultures, remaining a fundamental aspect …

Advent is a season of hope. It is the beginning of the liturgical year, and a time for us to reflect on the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, as well as the long centuries of yearning by the Israelite people for the Messiah promised by God. During the …