Recent columns have addressed the background to Jesus’ proclamation of the “kingdom of God.” We’ve looked at the Old Testament, the Maccabean Revolt and popular revolutionary movements in Jesus’ day.

Mary and Joseph are the parents of Jesus; well, at least on Earth. Still, they are iconic religious figures that many of us ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass on July 15 in the chapel at the Carabinieri station in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, where he is on ...

One thing I love is learning about the various Black Catholic communities there. On a regular Sunday in Catholic Harlem, you ...

Those entering the church couldn’t help but stop and stare. They were drawn to the beautiful statue of Mary, Mother of Fairest Love, her face so serene as she nestles the baby Jesus, her love flowing ...