Catholic Perspective

Original letter sent from the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem, January 17, 2026 In a bold and timely declaration released on January 17, 2026, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem have reaffirmed the sacred authority of the Apostolic Churches over the Christian faithful in the Holy Land, while condemning the insidious influence of "damaging ideologies" such as Christian Zionism. This statement, issued amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and t

In the span of just one week in mid-January 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has made headlines with a series of high-profile diplomatic engagements and statements that signal a dramatic shift in Canada's foreign and economic policy. From forging a "landmark" trade deal with China to expressing concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive push for Greenland, Carney's remarks emphasize diversification away from heavy reliance on the United States, embracing

Image from inside Cities Church in St. Paul, MN during the protest. Above image of Don Lemon In a shocking display of disregard for sacred spaces, anti-ICE protesters stormed a Sunday worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, on January 18, 2026, accusing the pastor of collaborating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The incident, which terrified children and disrupted the congregation's prayer, has ignited fierce backlash from conservative commen

Social justice has long been a cornerstone of Catholic doctrine, rooted in the Church's understanding of human dignity, the common good, and the moral obligations that bind society together. From a pre-1962 viewpoint—before the transformative Second Vatican Council—the Church's teachings on social justice emphasized a balanced approach to economic and social issues, drawing from Scripture, tradition, and natural law. This perspective positioned the Church not as a political a