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...
Mar 16, 2026 | culture, faith, Hollywood, Latest, Published articles
By Patrick Novecosky Like the Best Picture winner ‘One Battle After Another,’ the ambitious sci-fi searches for answers everywhere but in God. Last night’s Academy Awards brought the usual mix of celebration, surprises, and disappointment. It also offered...
Mar 12, 2024 | Published articles
If Ireland’s patron saint were to peek out from his grave on March 17, he would be dumbfounded by the celebrations and shenanigans that take place around the world in his honor. It’s a safe bet that St. Patrick never downed a green beer, dressed like a leprechaun,...
Dec 27, 2023 | Catholicism, Published articles, Vatican
Christmas is a season of praise and thanksgiving for the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ. But it’s also a time of peace and seeking forgiveness. Forty years ago on Wednesday, Pope John Paul II showed the world that radical forgiveness is possible when he visited...
Mar 11, 2023 | Catholicism, faith, Published articles
Twenty-five years ago this Sunday, the Vatican published “We Remember: A Reflection on the Shoah,” one of John Paul’s many efforts to bring healing to the Catholic Church’s relations with the Jewish people. by Patrick Novecosky Pope John Paul II loved sports. As pope,...
Nov 1, 2022 | Catholicism, culture, faith, politics, Published articles
KIMBERLY HAHN is a passionate woman. For those who know her or have heard her speak at conferences across the country, there’s no question of her passion for her family, her country, and the faith. But her passion runs deeper than that. So deep in fact that seven...
