Apr 23, 2026 | Catholicism, culture, faith, Papal visit, Published articles, Vatican
Patrick Novecosky The pope offered a polished appeal to peace inside a mosque but skipped the hard truths about theology, history, and reciprocity. Pope Leo XIV wants Christians and Muslims to focus on what unites them. That was the clear message of his remarks last...
Jan 13, 2022 | Catholicism, faith, Interviews, Papal visit
EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada (January 13, 2022) — Author and international speaker Patrick Novecosky was a guest on The Catholic Canuck Podcast today. Host David Skuban asked Novecosky about his upbringing in Saskatchewan. Novecosky discussed growing up Catholic...
Jun 1, 2009 | Catholicism, Papal visit
by Patrick Novecosky As the pea gravel crunched beneath my feet, I couldn’t help but think of the Last Supper where Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. The chalky dust not only coated my shoes, but permeated the air as we walked the path to the spot where...
May 11, 2009 | Catholicism, Papal visit
AMMAN, Jordan (May 10, 2009) — It’s amazing to think that in a country with only 109,000 Catholics, nearly a third of them piled into Amman’s International Stadium on Sunday for an open-air papal Mass. After departing the media center at 6:00 am, I...
May 11, 2009 | culture, faith, Papal visit
AMMAN, Jordan (May 11, 2009) — It’s amazing to think that in a country with only 109,000 Catholics, nearly a third of them piled into Amman’s International Stadium on Sunday for an open-air papal Mass. After departing the media center at 6:00 am, I...
May 9, 2009 | Catholicism, Papal visit
MOUNT NEBO, Jordan (May 11, 2009) — Moses wandered in the desert for 40 years before he saw the Promised Land. It took me almost 41. But my wanderings haven’t all been in the desert. Earlier today, about 150 people — media, guests, and clergy —...
