Editorials

In February, members of the Catholic media will observe Catholic Press Month. It is an opportunity to celebrate the role of Catholic journalists in reporting and interpreting … Read More

When I was a child and amazed by something, I often gaped. Adults would say, “Close your mouth, you might catch a fly.” I have lived through … Read More

This week, we celebrated the feast of the Epiphany. This special religious observance marks the 12th day of Christmas and is a reminder to us about following … Read More

Merry Christmas! On this glorious day, we celebrate the birth of our Savior and the story of his Nativity. In doing so, we acknowledge the role of … Read More

We received the much anticipated good news last week that a vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 was finally approved. The breakthrough comes after 300,000 Americans have … Read More

“That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.” For those who grew up with Charlie Brown TV specials, these words from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” resonate. The … Read More

It may have seemed odd to bystanders: A delegation of professional basketball players from the United States meeting privately Nov. 23 with Pope Francis at the papal … Read More

Human rights and human dignity are at the heart of our Christian faith. Sometimes these concepts, echoed throughout the Gospels and church teachings, become muddied by other … Read More

One of the disappointing outcomes of last summer’s national reckoning of racial injustices has been the destruction of statues of religious figures. Following the deaths of George … Read More