We often hear that not only did the Catholic Church not condemn slavery, but it actually supported it. Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain what the Church has actually said against this act of injustice.

What makes a true shepherd great? Strength in leadership, courage in the face of danger, and clarity in truth. Today, the Church celebrates Pope St. Leo the Great, whose faith shaped both the Church and the world during one of history’s darkest times.

The restoration of Jerusalem and Israel is ultimately a story of God's unwavering plan of salvation for all humanity. In today's homily, Fr. Jim McCormack, MIC, reflected on how Israel—the twelve tribes—became divided, and how exile and deportation caused many to lose not only their homeland but even their tribal identity. Yet God's promise was never lost.