In choosing his motto and coat of arms, Leo references the Order of St. Augustine, to which he belongs. He uses the identifying…
Francis’ papacy honored Latin American Catholics killed for their social justice work, a theologian explains – and Leo…
Peruvians have celebrated the election of a man many knew as a missionary and bishop during his two decades of service in…
The concept of ‘Asian Americans,’ created in the 1960s by student activists as a way to move past denigrating labels,…
The sporting world mourned the death of Francis − a lifelong soccer fan. The new pope is more of a baseball guy.
Cardinal Robert F. Prevost took the name Pope Leo XIV – an apparent nod to Pope Leo XIII, who championed the rights of…
Every pope brings a distinct vision and agenda for leading the church. Making change is difficult in the Catholic Church,…
‘Cultural Catholics’ who rarely attend Mass now make up half of the US church.
The historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, taught that family ties were obstacles to enlightenment. However, his relationship…
The motto that Francis selected for his papacy, ‘looking at him with mercy, he chose him,’ was inspired by Caravaggio’s…
From his new name to the title he uses to introduce himself, a pope’s first appearance involves symbolic choices that…
Francis’ approach to Christian-Muslim dialogue differed notably from his predecessors, writes a scholar who studies interfaith…
As the first non-European pope in centuries, Francis was especially aware of colonialism’s impact and the need to embrace…
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond on April 30, 2025.
‘Looping’ and ‘reframing’ are two techniques that can help build understanding in stressful disagreements.
Members of the White Rose movement, who defied Nazi tyranny, were imprisoned, and many were executed.
A scholar who studies Spider-Man examines why the statement ‘with great power comes great responsibility’ resonates…
Ararat, a settlement dreamed up in the 1800s, was meant to offer a refuge to Jews. But after an ornate ceremony, plans never…
Queer Christians often hear a message that they’ll be accepted in conservative churches so long as they deny part of themselves.
Pope Francis appointed a significant number of cardinals from the Global South. Among the 135 cardinals currently eligible…