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Why the American Revolution Brought Liberty " And the French Revolution a Reign of Terror
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (928+ words) COMMENTARY: The experiences of Lafayette and other veterans of the American War of Independence reveal why many came to see the French Revolution as the opposite of the freedom they had defended across the Atlantic. "Humanity has gained its suit....
International Conference Promotes the West's Founding Principles
4+ hour, 7+ min ago (982+ words) Conservative thought leaders from around the world gathered in London to offer their prescriptions for reviving Western civilization. LONDON " As a dangerous heat wave sizzled outside, triggering warnings to avoid unnecessary exertions, more than 4, 000 people gathered indoors at a June…...
Nun Arrested by ICE While Walking to Sunday Mass in Texas Released After Lawmakers" Intervention
19+ hour, 13+ min ago (493+ words) The incident comes amid heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, which has included operations near houses of worship....
Rome's Ancient Marvels Gave These Engineering Students a Sense of Their Vocation
19+ hour, 20+ min ago (1797+ words) After spending the semester studying every aspect of Rome's Colosseum, Colton Ruud finally had the chance to step inside the ancient amphitheater this May as part of a new engineering elective course at the University of Mary. Standing inside the…...
Supreme Court Will Hear Catholic-Backed Jewish Religious Liberty Suit Involving 'Finality' Rule
19+ hour, 16+ min ago (651+ words) Daniel Grand is asking the high court to rule on his long-running lawsuit against the city of University Heights, Ohio. The Supreme Court this week said it would take up a long-running religious liberty lawsuit brought against an Ohio city…...
Amid World Cup, Church in Mexico Reminds Fans That Prayer Is "The Path to Unite the World
21+ hour, 10+ min ago (225+ words) The sight of players who were fiercely competing just moments before joining together in prayer at the end of a soccer match sends a powerful message that pra. .....
Pope Leo XIV Wants a Missionary Church " What Does That Look Like Today?
23+ hour, 1+ min ago (1159+ words) Several Catholic voices weigh in on the missionary vision of the current pontificate....
Keeping a Republic: A 250th Birthday Meditation
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (509+ words) COMMENTARY: It takes a critical mass of people, living certain virtues, to keep the American experiment on track. As we mark the national semiquincentennial on July 4, we might well reflect on Benjamin Franklin's answer to Elizabeth Willing Powel, when the…...
Too Short, Too Structured? Cardinals Reflect on Synodal Consistory
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (778+ words) Participants highlight benefits of collegial exchange but question whether the format allows real and effective counsel to reach the Pope. VATICAN CITY " Cardinals who attended Pope Leo XIV's second extraordinary consistory said they valued parts of the meeting, but found…...
Christian Brothers in Australia Transferred Millions in Property Ahead of Settlement, Report Claims
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (433+ words) Christian Brothers Oceania Province announced in June that it would be shuttering its operations amid efforts to settle abuse lawsuits. A Christian group that is facing closure in Australia and elsewhere amid efforts to settle abuse lawsuits reportedly transferred millions…...