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In what could have been the high-water mark of presidential commencement addresses at the University of Notre Dame, President Ronald Reagan addresses almost 2,000 graduates and their families at UND’s commencement exercises in May 1981. It was Reagan’s first public appearance after an assassination attempt in March. COMMENTARY: Since the first presidential speaker at spring … Read moreNotre Dame’s Presidential Commencement ‘Tradition’ More Nuanced Than Some Assume

Hubert van Eyck, “Adoration of the Lamb” (detail), Ghent Altarpiece, ca. 1429 In heaven, Jesus is worshiped not only as King but as the Lamb still bearing the marks of love. Read More

Bishop Michael McGovern preaches at the Mass for Life during the Illinois March for Life in Springfield, Tuesday, March 25. The 60-year-old bishop will be installed in Omaha’s Cathedral of St. Cecilia on May 7. Read More

Courtney Mares/CNAMosaics by alleged abuser Father Marko Rupnik are displayed throughout the shrine in Lourdes, France. The basilica’s side doors were covered on the morning of March 31, and the two central doors will be covered in a few days, according to the shrine. Read More

U.S. Capitol in Washington USCCB letter argued that federal funds to Planned Parenthood must be cut not just to limit abortion but also the gender ideology the organization promotes. Read More

Panelists discuss the connection between Catholicism and feminism at a recent Notre Dame conference. From left to right, Rachel Coleman, Deborah Savage, Leah Libresco Sargeant, Erika Bachiochi, Melissa Moschella, Helen Alvare, Abigail Favale and Angela Franks. All panelists at Notre Dame agreed about the value of the Church’s ongoing focus on the unique mission of … Read moreShould Catholics Identify as ‘Feminists’? Notre Dame Conference Tackles the Issue

BERTRAND LANGLOISBishop Dominique Rey poses during a photo session in La Farlède, France, on Oct. 4, 2017. The prelate argues that the Church must engage with the younger generation attracted by the sacredness of traditional liturgy, while remaining firmly rooted in the teachings of Vatican II. Read More