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Saint Thomas More

In an age when political pressure often demanded compromise, St. Thomas More stood firm in his convictions and serves as a model of conscience and moral leadership. Scholar, lawyer, statesman, husband, father, and Third Order Franciscan, More remains one of history’s most compelling examples of leadership rooted in faith, integrity, and conscience. His life reminds us that true leadership is not measured by power or popularity, but by fidelity to truth and moral principles. Born in England and educated at Oxford, More rose to become one of the most respected lawyers and scholars of his generation. He served as a Read more

By Sharon Winzeler, ago
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Generous Orthodoxy: A Call to Faithful Citizenship

What does it mean to pray for compassionate leaders? Fr. Ron Rolheiser, in a thoughtful reflection on “Generous Orthodoxy”, hints at a nuanced answer. He first confronts us with an unpleasant truth: in our faith (and in our politics), we are polarized and we are polarizing. We often see those with other worldviews as evil, foolish, or blind. Even our prayers risk becoming judgmental and presumptuous: “Dear God, help our leaders see and do things my way.” We are in danger of becoming the Pharisee in Luke 18, thanking God that we are “not like the rest of humanity.” To Read more

By Doug James, ago

In Charity & Truth

As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we find ourselves invited into a moment of profound reflection and renewal. Anniversaries are not merely occasions for nostalgia or celebration. Authentic remembrance always orients us toward renewal; it calls us to consider not only who we have been, and who we are becoming–but, by God’s grace, who we are called to be.

By Archbishop William E. Lori, ago
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Three Catholic Cardinals Issue Rare Joint Statement on the Morality of U.S. Foreign Policy

Chicago, Washington, D.C. and Newark, (Jan. 19, 2026) – Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, Cardinal Robert McElroy, archbishop of Washington and Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., archbishop of Newark today issued a strongly worded statement measuring U.S. foreign policy against the principles set forth by Pope Leo XIV in his Jan. 9, 2026 address to members of the diplomatic corps accredited the Holy See. Commenting on the statement, Cardinal Cupich stated, “As pastors entrusted with the teaching of our people, we cannot stand by while decisions are made that condemn millions to lives trapped permanently at the edge of Read more

By Thomas Eck, ago