Pope Leo is one of many popes to respond to technological change by drawing on a Catholic principle called ‘subsidiarity.’
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These schools were radical for their time as they countered the rigid Victorian association of women with domestic work.
In a religious culture rooted in shame, up to half a million children in the UK and Ireland were put up for adoption without their mothers’ consent.
I knew this text would not be welcomed by all. And that’s OK.
Catholic nuns and religious sisters are gaining new visibility in digital spaces. These contemporary self-representations are connected to a complicated history.
Catholic peacebuilding expert Gerard F. Powers talks to The Conversation about the just war tradition.
The potential for dangerous escalation has increased with the US decision to pursue any ships anywhere in the world they think may be helping Iran evade sanctions.
Dialogue was at the heart of how Saint Augustine practised both philosophy and theology.
Pope Leo responded firmly to Trump’s scathing criticism. A deeper dive into our archives explains how the exchange might well show a recurring dynamic.
Pope Leo’s Africa visit offers a powerful historical reminder of the continent’s foundational role in shaping the early church.
Young Latinos’ activism for immigrant rights ove the past few months has put a spotlight on their importance for the future of the Catholic Church.
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are expected to pay homage to the remains of the 11th-century saint famous for his love of the natural world.
The Middle Ages weren’t as dreary and desperate as you’d think, and peasants often had weeks of idle time during the holidays. On Christmas Day, the party was just getting started.
The Vatican archives show that women reported instances of harassment and abuse to Church authorities.
Artists often turn to the supernatural to reflect on and speak to the anxieties brought about by social, religious and political upheaval.
Calabria’s Bovesi people embrace their ancient pre-Christian spirituality, hoping it will stem both cultural and population losses.
Not long ago, Mexico’s LGBTQ+ performers were mostly in the closet. Today, some are sponsoring products and starring in their own TV shows.
Two 16th-century texts about the Americas by Jewish writers reflect the complicated place Jews and ‘conversos’ held in the early modern world.
Before becoming the pope, Robert Prevost gained a degree in mathematics.
Pope Francis, as well as all the pontiffs who preceded him since 1939, defended migrants and immigration. What stance will Pope Leo XIV take?
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