Pope Leo is wrong on the substance and deeply misguided in his priorities regarding the battle with Iran — and […]
Thom Nickels: Catholic conversions surged this Easter
It’s been all over the news: United States Catholics see a 38 percent surge in adult converts over Easter 2026. […]
Guy Ciarrocchi: Catholic leaders — Be not afraid
Sadly, my Church is missing what’s happening. With the best of intentions, targeted outreach, the formation of “study” committees, and […]
Thom Nickels: In a time of upheaval, Fulton J. Sheen offers a model of clarity
In September 2026, a light will shine on the American Catholic Church when Fulton J. Sheen (1895–1979) will be beatified […]
Thom Nickels: Too much ‘fun’ in funerals now
There’s been a radical shift in society when it comes to funerals. It goes much deeper than cheaper, more economical […]
Thom Nickels: What has happened to the Philadelphia public school system?
What has happened to the Philadelphia public school system? A high school teacher I know informed me that the school […]
Thom Nickels: Can Pope Leo XIV undo the confusion of the Francis era?
When Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, I had high hopes for his pontificate. He was American, a Villanova (known […]
Christine Flowers: Antisemitism again, this time from Religious Liberty Commission member
I thought I could abandon the topic of antisemitism for a few weeks. There was Pam Bondi to ridicule, ICE […]
