We’re stronger than we think.” Each day began with a moment of reflection on the various elements of Benedictine spirituality, followed by hours of walking, prayer and silence. The day closed ...

Saint Martin’s University names Father John B. Klassen, O.S.B., as the 2024-2025 commencement speaker and honorary degree ...

The modality for choosing a PopeTHE election of a Pope, known as the papal conclave, is one of the most solemn and secretive ...

A papal conclave blends the political and the spiritual, cardinals and theologians say. Here, in Catholic belief, is how the ...

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Ross Douthat, a Times Opinion columnist, hosted an online conversation with Michael Brendan Dougherty, a senior writer at National Review, and Dan Hitchens, a senior editor at First Things, to discuss ...

From conclaves to reincarnation, religious traditions around the world follow different rules when selecting new spiritual leaders. Here’s how major religions make their choices.

On Sunday morning, May 18, a Mass for the beginning of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV will take place in St. Peter's Square ...

Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his ...

We are delighted to be able to share this short video of Sister Laurentia's input exploring the varied forms prayer takes in Benedictine spirituality. She has also provided a pdf containing further ...