A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, by Heather Trotta

In this interview, Cardinal Gracias speaks about the election of Leo XIV, his membership in Pope Francis’ council of cardinal advisors and why he considers Francis a saint.

A Homily for the Solemnity of the Ascension, by Father Terrance Klein

Pope Leo XIV's offer to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine was motivated by a conviction that the two sides must start negotiating and stop the killing, the Vatican secretary of state said.

A Reflection for Wednesday of the Sixth Week of Easter, by Jill Rice

Rev. Paul Nicholson, S.J., begins his homily for the Ascension with a striking image from Medieval art: Jesus’ feet dangling in the air, his body swallowed by clouds.

In an interview with America's Gerard O'Connell, Cardinal Robert McElroy of Washington said that Pope Leo XIV would "carry forward" the legacy of Pope Francis' pontificate "in its essential elements."

Pope Leo's quotation of Augustine after his election contains within it an important theological point about the nature of the episcopacy. The quotation signals Leo XIV’s approach to his role as bishop of Rome.

Despite widespread food insecurity, federal nutrition programs are under threat. The Catholic Church must step up its campaign against hunger at both the parish and national levels.