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On Tuesday, the Vatican released an important doctrinal note about Marian titles that has generated commentary across Catholic media outlets and boisterous conversation on X, Substack, and the like. Mater Populi Fidelis (Mother of the Faithful People) clarifies that Mary’s role in salvation does not need enhancement through titles that might suggest she shares in Christ’s work of redemption—specifically “Co-Redemptrix” and “Mediatrix.”
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On Saturday, November 1, Pope Leo XIV will declare St. John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church. This declaration comes at the end of the Jubilee of World Education, which began October 27 and saw Pope Leo declare Newman a co-patron saint of the mission of Catholic education (alongside St. Thomas Aquinas).
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As you can tell, Peter’s life was not an easy one. When World War II started, Japan extended their reach and occupied Papua New Guinea. Their first act was to imprison all the missionaries. The priests and nuns were rounded up and Peter and the other lay catechists were the only ones left to keep the faith of the local people alive.
And they did just that.
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Ignatius Maloyan burned with love for God. He reportedly praised the monastery as the “hope of the nation.” He poured himself into his lessons on theology, philosophy, virtue, morality, and languages. He served in Cairo, Alexandria, and Constantinople. It wasn’t long before he progressed as a priest, pastor, and eventually bishop of his hometown, Mardin.
However, outside the monastery and the Church, Ignatius’ world was rife with turmoil. The Ottoman Empire was torn by political tension and dueling factions.
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Maria entered the Salesian order in her early twenties, desiring to do something dramatic for God. She wanted to travel to far places, bring Christ to the ends of the world, and minister to lepers. The first World War broke out, however, and her plans were put on pause. She was trained as a Red Cross nurse and ministered to soldiers on the front lines.
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It is quite fitting that Pope Leo XIV would declare Newman a Doctor of the Church, as Pope Leo XIII was the pontiff who named Newman a cardinal back in 1879.
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by Franci Revel Eckensberger
On July 9, Pope Leo XIV donned emerald damask in the Laudato Si’ Village, an ecological center located at the papal summer residence of Castel Gandolfo.
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by Marge Hynes, Writer
Chances are, you’ve already scrolled past dozens of headlines and hot takes about the 2025 papal conclave and the historic election of the first American pope. If you’re anything like me, you were glued to your phone—or whatever livestream you could find—waiting for that white smoke to billow.
photo credit: OSV News
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by Franci Revel Eckensberger, Lead Editor
The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee in Florida has taken Pope Francis’ message of hope to heart and developed a devotion that is sure to encourage others to do the same–The Hopeful Mysteries of the Rosary.
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by Franci Revel Eckensberger, Lead Editor
On Friday, May 8, Robert Francis Prevost addressed the world for the first time as Pope Leo XIV. His first address included gratitude towards the late Pope Francis, a Hail Mary, and an emphasis on being a missionary Church, seeking “peace, charity, and closeness, especially to those who are suffering.”
Particularly moving was the manner in which the new pope began his address. He first reminded us of the risen Christ’s “first greeting”–Peace be with you.
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