
The Pope and the End of Pontifical Improvisation
The era of personal activism is drawing to a close. Leo XIV tempers the Francis revolution and returns a divided Church to institu…
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Trump’s issue with the Pope reflects a clash of two worlds. The Pope responds with detachment and clarity on the language of power and ego. He speaks spiritually—and thus in a politically relevant way.

The era of personal activism is drawing to a close. Leo XIV tempers the Francis revolution and returns a divided Church to institu…

Artificial intelligence is no longer merely a political issue. The current pope sees it as an anthropological threat: if we hand o…

The history of conflicts between secular rulers and popes is not merely a succession of dramatic and spectacular episodes. It refl…

A Christian revival is under way in the United States. A rising number of believers is also expanding the electorate – one that fi…

A modest revival among young Catholics offers hope in the United States. Yet the broader trend remains one of decline. Pope Leo XI…

Amid many pressing responsibilities, service to unity stands at the heart of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV. His calm, measured l…