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In a recent essay, I defended Pope St. John Paul II’s view of Jesus Christ as the ultimate revelation of humanity. To understand our true nature, individuals must look to Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary, who exemplify a sinless humanity. John Paul’s focus on Christian humanism aimed to address …

Pope Leo XIV addressed over a million Catholic youths during a closing Mass for the Jubilee of Youth in Rome, emphasizing their role as a beacon of hope for a world where conflicts can be resolved through dialogue instead of violence. In his remarks, he expressed solidarity with young people …

In an imagined interview in 2025, Ernest Hemingway would explore the spiritual decline of American mainline Protestantism, which can be characterized as occurring both gradually and then suddenly. This decline has been a long-term process, rooted in a disinterest in the transcendent truths central to Christianity. Over the years, mainline …

The third Pan-African Catholic Jubilee on Theology, Society, and Pastoral Life will take place from August 5 to 10 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, themed “Journeying Together in Hope as a Church Family of God in Africa.” This significant gathering will unite African Catholic theologians, church leaders, pastoral agents, and ecumenical …

The 1999 film The Matrix is renowned for its concepts of the “red pill” and “blue pill.” Taking the red pill allows individuals to see the harsh reality of existence, revealing humanity’s enslavement, while the blue pill keeps them in blissful ignorance. In contemporary language, being “red-pilled” signifies a person’s …

At a memorial service marking the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, Tokyo’s Archbishop Isao Kikuchi conveyed a powerful message advocating for a world without nuclear weapons. On August 6, 1945, the bombing resulted in the deaths of 90,000 to 166,000 people, culminating in Japan’s surrender and the end …