The traditionalist Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) addressed Pope Leo XIV this week with a statement of faith it called “the minimum necessary to be in communion with the Church.” In an introduction to the “Declaration of Catholic Faith” — published May 14 on the society’s website — the SSPX said that for more…

Here are some of the distinguished individuals receiving honorary degrees at many of the Catholic institutions the Cardinal Newman Society recommends for their commitment to a faithful Catholic education. The Catholic University of America The Catholic University of America (CUA) will confer honorary degrees on three “notable individuals” at its May 16 commencement ceremony, including…

On the Feast of St. Dymphna, patroness of those suffering from nervous and mental afflictions, Catholic mental health organizations are launching new initiatives focused on psychological and spiritual healing. The Catholic Psychotherapy Association (CPA) is encouraging its members worldwide to request a diocesan-wide Mass intention this weekend (May 15–17) for individuals struggling with mental illness…

Speaking ahead of a cabinet meeting on May 12, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk pledged that Poland would move to recognize same-sex “marriages” conducted in other European Union countries involving Polish citizens. Since Poland currently does not recognize same-sex “marriage” or civil partnerships under domestic law, Tuskʼs decision means that Polish same-sex unions that are…

Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Tawadros II, the Coptic patriarch of Alexandria, on May 15. The conversation marked the 13th Day of Friendship between Copts and Catholics. The Vatican said that the discussion between the two took place in a “cordial and fraternal atmosphere,” and that they expressed the mutual desire to “overcome…