Saint Thomas More and the responsibility of religious freedom

Saint Thomas More and the responsibility of religious freedom

Reflections on Religious Freedom and Duty In 1535, St. Thomas More faced his death not as an enemy to his king but in a profound commitment to both God and England. His last words—”I am the king’s faithful servant, and I will die the first man of God”—embodied the essence of what true religious freedom […]

Vatican to declare Carlo Acutis a saint in September

Vatican to declare Carlo Acutis a saint in September

Vatican to Canonize First Millennial Saint The Vatican has revealed plans to canonize its first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, this September. Pope Leo XIV made the announcement during a meeting with Caldars on September 7. According to reports, Carlo Acutis passed away from leukemia in 2006 at just 15 years old in Northern Italy. His […]

16th-century saint Teresa of Avila is showcased centuries after her passing

Warning: This article contains graphic images. Reader discretion is advised. A few months after being deemed “miraculously corrupted” last year, the remains of Saint Teresa of Jesus, also known as Saint Teresa of Avila, were displayed in Spain on Sunday. Born in 1515 and a conflicted Carmelite nun, she passed away in 1582. This weekend […]

‘Saint Luigi’? America’s sense of ethics is more broken than ever

Last month, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondy announced her intent to pursue the death penalty for 27-year-old Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthCare. Shortly after this announcement, Bondy reported receiving death threats. Meanwhile, a new initiative in California aims to penalize insurance companies that delay or deny life-saving […]