During the Jubilee of Bishops, Pope Leo XIV gave a meditation at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica. He said that "a Bishop is a witness to hope by his example of a life firmly grounded in God and completely devoted to the service of the Church. This will be the case only insofar as he is conformed to Christ in his personal life and in his apostolic ministry. The Spirit of the Lord will then shape his way of thinking."
Gail Allan celebrates the ecumenical and interfaith history of The United Church of Canada for its 100th anniversary.
Popular depictions of Conclaves often show a political drama with lots of maneuvering and intrigue. At heart, it's also a deeply synodal act of spiritual discernment. How can we reconcile these two diverging perspectives on papal elections?
Nicholas Jesson reflects on the late pope's achievements on the journey to Christian unity and human fraternity.
Guest contributor Dr. Murray Watson reflects on the differences and interconnectedness of Passover and Easter.