Oct 11, 2026 | Catholicism, faith, Opinion & Analysis, Published articles
The talented future saint reached millions — and still accepted that someone else had the authority to tell him where to serve. Humility is the necessary virtue. Let me unpack that a little: Without humility, Saint Peter will not let you pass through the Pearly Gates....
May 8, 2026 | Catholicism, Latest, Opinion & Analysis, Published articles, Vatican
When the white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel one year ago today, we all knew it signaled a change. None but the cardinal electors knew how big a change it was, with the election of the first American pope. In truth, it was the beginning of a...
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...
