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This American Inspired Robert Prevost in Peru. Now, Could Pope Leo Make Him a Saint?

Jonathan Liedl Nov 12, 2026

The holiness of Father John McKniff inspired younger Augustinians like Father Prevost, who first came to Peru in 1985.Robert Prevost’s nearly two decades of ministry in Peru were primarily shaped by the local Peruvian people to whom he…
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Pope Leo’s Team Is Out, but Catholic Connections Abound in This Year’s World Series

Jonathan Liedl Oct 22, 2026

From an outfielder who minored in theology to a pitcher whose mom is a Catholic school teacher, the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays both have players — and storylines — that Catholics can get behind.Pope Leo XIV’s beloved Chicago…
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Capizzi Pick Reassures Notre Dame Catholic Identity Advocates| National Catholic Register

Jonathan Liedl Jun 18, 2026

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Pope Leo’s Election Suggests ‘American Situation’ Is the Church’s Future| National Catholic Register

Jonathan Liedl May 7, 2026

The Church in America’s ability to ‘compete’ amidst pluralism and cultural conflict may be a model for Catholics worldwide, ‘The New York Times’ commentator told EWTN News.…
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A Church ‘Made Restless by History’| National Catholic Register

Jonathan Liedl Mar 17, 2026

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Will an American Pope Have a ‘Leo Effect’ on the US Bishops?| National Catholic Register

Jonathan Liedl Nov 7, 2025

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What (If Anything) Did Pope Leo XIV’s Comments Have to Do with Sen. Durbin’s Decision?| National…

Jonathan Liedl Oct 2, 2025

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Chicagoans Cheer Leo XIV Amid Nation’s Deepening Divides| National Catholic Register

Jonathan Liedl Jun 15, 2025

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Charlotte Bishop Delays Traditional Latin Mass Restrictions After Backlash| National Catholic…

Jonathan Liedl Jun 3, 2025

Bishop Michael Martin also said that if the Vatican changes required restrictions of the TLM, the North Carolina diocese ‘would abide by those instructions.’…
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What Pope Leo XIV Has Already Said About 5 Key Issues| National Catholic Register

Jonathan Liedl May 12, 2025

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David Solomon, Longtime Champion of Catholic Identity at Notre Dame, Passes Away Months After…

Jonathan Liedl Feb 28, 2025

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Vance Takes to ‘Catholic Twitter’ to Defend Position on AI Deregulations| National Catholic Register

Jonathan Liedl Feb 12, 2025

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Catechist-in-Chief? Vance Introduces Lesser-Known Catholic Moral Principle Into National Discourse|…

Jonathan Liedl Feb 4, 2025

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Milwaukee’s New Archbishop Draws From Rural Roots at Installation Mass| National Catholic Register

Jonathan Liedl Jan 14, 2025

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U.S. Bishop’s Italian Misadventure Leads to Unexpected Spiritual Renewal| National Catholic Register

Jonathan Liedl Dec 10, 2024

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Trump Admin’s ‘Pro-Family’ Rhetoric May Face Reality Check in Washington| National Catholic Register

Jonathan Liedl Nov 20, 2024

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Synodality Requires Conversion of Heart More Than New Structures, US Bishops Say| National Catholic…

Jonathan Liedl Nov 14, 2024

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As Synod’s End Nears, Progressives Brace for Disappointment — And Blame Organizers| National…

Jonathan Liedl Oct 24, 2024

With hot-button issues sidelined and major changes seemingly off the table, progressive Catholics feel led astray by synod organizers’ grand promises.…
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The Moms and Dads of the Synod on Synodality| National Catholic Register

Jonathan Liedl Oct 20, 2024

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9 Years Ago, This Papal Speech Set the ‘Synodality’ Machine in Motion| National Catholic Register

Jonathan Liedl Sep 30, 2024

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