Seven recent books on putting the Eucharist at the center of your life
There is a profound logic to the Eucharist. It gives us the courage to encounter others, to go out of ourselves, and to open ourselves to others with love. That’s the message of Pope Francis […]
The World Youth Day controversy: Problem or symptom?
Cardinal-Designate and World Youth Day (WYD) organizer Americo Aguiar generated lots of heat with his remark that the Lisbon event is not about “conversion” but “fraternity.” The blowback has led to walk backs, from “I […]
Louisiana legislature overrides veto, passes Stop Harming Our Kids Act (Religion Clause)
With votes of 76-23 in the state house and 28-11 in the state senate, Louisiana legislators voted to override Gov. John Bel Edwards’ veto of the Stop Harming Our Kids Act, which prohibits gender-transition procedures for minors. The Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops supported the legislation.
Citing fatigue, Brazilian archbishop resigns at 65 (Globo (Rio de Janeiro))
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop João José da Costa, O Carm, of Aracaju, Brazil. Born in 1958 and ordained to the priesthood in 1992, the prelate was appointed bishop of Iguatu in 2009 and coadjutor archbishop of Aracaju in 2014. He became archbishop of Aracaju in 2017. Archbishop Costa cited “my limitations […]
Nigeria prelate wants ‘bandits defeated, kidnappers driven out of business’ (Crux)
“Right now, insecurity is the greatest challenge facing the nation,” said Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. “The level of incidents and the apparent impunity have become unacceptable and cannot be excused, for whatever reason,” he continued. “It has to be observed that this level of insecurity can only be found in countries that […]
Concern lingers among Ukrainians after Vatican’s peace mission to Moscow (National Catholic Reporter)
“Although I acknowledge the Vatican’s efforts, its peace aims seem impossible — when the Russian isn’t ready to negotiate, and prefers to bomb and kill as many people as possible,” said Bishop Stanislav Szyrokoradiuk of Odessa-Simferopol. “As the local church, we’ve always asked the Holy Father not to act without consulting us.”
It’s up to us. When will we figure that out?
Life, the ancients knew, all depends on our willingness to collaborate, to do the things together that are important for us all. That’s something we need to remember in this time of agitation and uncertainty.
The synod will meet in a different Vatican hall. This could be groundbreaking.
View from the Vatican: The October meeting of the Synod of Bishops will be held in a larger Vatican hall than previous synod meetings, to allow for roundtable discussions among members. It is a small change, but could be groundbreaking.
Francis, the comic strip
Francis, the comic strip: Francis has synod meetings, and there are many hard questions.
An indigo morning among singing hills and simple stone at Nonnberg Abbey
That morning in Salzburg, lulled by the subtle chants of anonymous nuns, I felt a presence I’d never felt before. Peace and beauty spilled forth from a closed room at Nonnberg Abbey, meeting each of us in tenderness.