There is a rush to pigeonhole our new Pope, but I find it more useful to reflect on the words of St. Augustine that he quoted on the balcony. They suggest a servant leader has taken the helm. catholicreview.org/our-unexpected…

How do you bungle a firing squad execution? And for that matter, why is the death penalty still legal in this country? catholicnewsagency.com/news/264061/la…

⁦Charlie Camosy⁩ looks at the brave new world that Pope Leo may challenge, and challenge us to respond to. religionnews.com/2025/05/12/a-n…

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The Social Doctrine of the Church teaches us that more important than problems themselves—or their eventual solutions—is how we approach them, as we are guided by the criteria of discernment, sound ethical principles, and openness to God’s grace. vatican.va/content/leo-xi…

The most significant area of likely tension between our American pope and Catholic vice president isn't over immigration (important as that is). It will be over AI. ncregister.com/news/liedl-leo…

While the gov't sheds tears for Afrikaner "refugees, Richardson reminds us of what real discrimination looks like and what today's date is the anniversary of. open.substack.com/pub/heathercox…

Shari Redstone, who owns and is busy torpedoing CBS, is yet another reminder that we do not want our nation's institutions, including its press, left in the hands of billionaires.

Oh yeah, this must be Singapore—there’s a monitor lizard at my feet! ⁦Sara Perla⁩

Rainy Gardens by the Bay in Singapore.

Dragon roosting in Singapore’s incredible Flower Dome.

Unexpected! Singapore’s Flower Dome has an Italian theme. Where’s the Pope Leo display?

One of tallest indoor waterfalls in Singapore. But ignore the dinosaurs.

Sadly, most Americans have no clue about what is happening in LA. My wife's son was shopping at a Home Depot Sunday when ICE agents engaged in a massive sweep of the store where they detained many customers with brown skins. I have urged Mia's three adult children to carry their

Violence begets violence and favors those who feed off violence. We need to recover the discipline of non-violent civil disobedience.

LA Abp Gomez issued statement saying "there is no need for the government to carry out enforcement actions in a way that provokes fear and anxiety among ordinary, hard-working immigrants and their families." Will other bishops echo his call for restraint and immigration reform?

LA parishes pray for peace and justice as ICE protests continue. The Church should peacefully but resolutely stand with its people. All bishops should make themselves heard. angelusnews.com/local/la-catho…

It seems so obvious, but don’t wave Mexican flags if you are protesting US deportation practices. Old Glory or nothing if you want to win anyone to your side. #selfinflicted

"The social safety net is not charity. It is a matter of justice." Yet another bishop, this time Abp Borys Gudziak, weighs in on the not-so-beautiful bill. Catholic leaders are starting to speak out. osvnews.com/advocating-for…