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America remains Catholics’ greatest home
The election of the first American pope last year is a remarkable moment in the history of both the Catholic Church and the United States. But it symbolised something far deeper than national pride. It reflects a relationship between America and…
The theology of the Declaration
Some might think it odd to speak of a “theology” of the Declaration of Independence. But we really can’t read it without one. The post The theology of the Declaration appeared first on The Catholic Thing. Source link
The Écône consecrations of July 1, 2026: The chronos and kairos of an event
“Habetis mandatum apostolicum?” (Do you have the apostolic mandate?). With this traditional formula, used to verify that candidates have pontifical approval, the rite of episcopal ordination began on July 1 in Écône. The post The…
Archbishop John Carroll: A Catholic bridge-builder in a fledgling nation
Along with persuading Protestants that Catholics also had a place in America, John Carroll was to tackle the mammoth task of building the infrastructure of the Church from scratch. And in this, too, he proved remarkably successful. …
Immigration and the Declaration at 250
It is in accepting the poor and the wretched refuse that the greatness and promise of America are to be found. The post Immigration and the Declaration at 250 appeared first on The Catholic Thing. Source link
The pope at the end of the world
Nic Rowan on Thursday, July 2, 2026 © 2026 The Catholic Thing. All rights reserved. For reprint rights, write to: The Catholic Thing is a forum for intelligent Catholic commentary. Opinions expressed by writers are solely their own. Subscribe to…
Sexual Ethics Is a Social Justice Issue
Catholics must beware the false dichotomy between sexual ethics and social justice. The post Sexual Ethics Is a Social Justice Issue appeared first on The Catholic Thing. Source link
Tales of pioneer priests recall the building of Catholic America
Learn about the priests who were among the pioneers as the United States expanded ever westward. The post Tales of pioneer priests recall the building of Catholic America appeared first on The Catholic Thing. Source…
New York Gov. Al Smith: Perseverance in politics and faith
To President Franklin Roosevelt, he was the “Happy Warrior.” To suspicious Protestants, he was a pawn of the pope. Amid such conflicting views as these, the remarkable political career of Al Smith was forged. The post New…
The house of ten thousand books
On a childhood spent reading. The post The house of ten thousand books appeared first on The Catholic Thing. Source link