Fr. Leonardo Pompei argues that Catholics must neither blindly obey every papal act nor transform their own theological conclusions into dogma to remain faithful to God and His Church. --- Fr. Leonardo Pompei argues that Catholics must neither blindly obey every [...]

The fundamental cause of the West’s civilizational crisis does not lie principally in modern politics or ideology, but with the rejection of the Mass and the doctrine of the Real The post How the Mass helped shape Western civilization appeared [...]

The exhibition, “The Gospel of Mark: Seven Centuries. Three Fragments. One European Story,” has made it possible to view the original sixth-century manuscripts once venerated as relics. [...] --- The exhibition, “The Gospel of Mark: Seven Centuries. Three Fragments. One European [...]

The Holy Spirit University of Kaslik is working to preserve the living witness of a people rooted in their homeland for nearly two millennia. --- Lebanon’s successive crises have taken a visible toll on its economy and institutions, but they also [...]

The fascinating story of where the Gospel writer’s body lies today takes us back into history.       The post Where is the body of St. Matthew? appeared first on The Catholic Thing. --- The fascinating story of where the Gospel [...]

The pontiff will meet with authorities, interfaith leaders, prisoners, and workers, celebrate 10 public Masses, and hold three prayer vigils with young people. [...] --- The pontiff will meet with authorities, interfaith leaders, prisoners, and workers, celebrate 10 public Masses, and [...]

The theological virtues, the cardinal virtues, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit all play together in concert.       The post Josef Pieper on the four cardinal virtues appeared first on The Catholic Thing. --- The theological virtues, the cardinal [...]

It seems that a female Doctor of the Church was making history with pumpkin-spice flavors centuries before they ever trended. --- So many beloved drinks carry traces of Catholic connections. The cappuccino takes its name from the Capuchin friars; Trappist monks [...]