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Pope Leo XIV’s spirituality: Catholic apologist unpacks the Augustinian mind

Pope Leo XIV calls himself “a son of St. Augustine.” According to Catholic apologist and author Mike Aquilina, that identity is more than symbolic — it defines the pope’s entire spiritual and theological outlook. In a recent article for Angelus News, Aquilina explained that “Augustinian” applies to Pope Leo in two ways: He is a … Read morePope Leo XIV’s spirituality: Catholic apologist unpacks the Augustinian mind

‘Inexcusable’: US bishops respond to Trump admin removing protections for pregnant, postpartum mothers in border protection custody

CV NEWS FEED // In a May 19 statement, US bishops condemned the Trump administration’s recent removal of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) policies protecting pregnant and postpartum mothers and their babies in CBP custody. A CBP document signed by acting commissioner Pete Flores on May 5 states, “Upon review it has been determined … Read more‘Inexcusable’: US bishops respond to Trump admin removing protections for pregnant, postpartum mothers in border protection custody

Pope Leo XIV’s Connection to Spanish Civil War Martyrs, Valley of the Fallen

Courtesy photoAs prior of the Augustinians (below, in a white shirt), in 2003 Leo XIV visited the Valley of the Fallen with a group of young people. On Jan. 1, 1938, Bishop Polanco celebrated his last Mass at the Teruel seminary and was arrested eight days later, remaining a prisoner of the Republican forces for … Read morePope Leo XIV’s Connection to Spanish Civil War Martyrs, Valley of the Fallen

Pope Leo and the Hermeneutics of Continuity

The speculations about what kind of pope Leo XIV will be range from outrageous scurrility to overenthusiastic embrace. I have read terrible things on the far end of the ultra “conservative” enclaves on the Internet and ridiculous things from the official liberal “Catholic” who seems to be whistling past the cemetery. Not only do some … Read morePope Leo and the Hermeneutics of Continuity

Jesus Left Us a Church, Not a Book

In a world increasingly shaped by personal interpretation and digital access to Scripture, the Catholic understanding of the Church’s authority remains both radical and deeply rooted in history. One often-heard phrase among Catholics is: “Jesus left us a Church, not a book.” This statement isn’t meant to diminish the sacredness of the Bible, but rather … Read moreJesus Left Us a Church, Not a Book

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