Michael Haynes

Will the “path of dialogue” jointly welcomed by Pope Leo XIV and Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople actually produce results and the desired “unity of faith,” or is it destined simply to weaken the Catholic Church? Now several weeks on from Leo XIV... See more

How Nelson Mandela’s Leadership Dismantled and Ended Apartheid Nelson Mandela was the first black President of South Africa and was an instrumental figure in ending apartheid. Nelson Mandela was born in South Africa's Eastern Cape region. Born Rolihlahla ... See more

Elaine St. James Tells All About “Living the Simple Life” According to author Elaine St. James, we all have so many possessions now, places to go, and so many things to do that we wear ourselves out just trying to keep things straight. Not surprisingly, t... See more

The theological eruption caused by Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández in early November was entirely predictable and serves to highlight the current sorry state of the office he leads. It has long appeared to be a practice in Rome that a cleric does not nec... See more

Continuing months of controversy, the Italian bishops have overwhelmingly approved a document that many argue expresses official support for homosexuality and transgender lifestyles. Much like the Synod on Synodality, the Italian Bishops’ Conference’s mul... See more