Analysis Opinion•Local Church

How many Catholic radio stations are there in the U.S., and how many listeners tune in via streaming? Major study on religious radio released

Religious radio in the United States functions simultaneously as a tool of evangelization, a source of personal guidance, a platform for cultural commentary, and, in some cases, a vehicle for political expression

Apr 12, 2026 18:27

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Controversies•Vatican Diplomacy

A diplomatic storm denied: Vatican and Washington push back against claims of Pentagon pressure on the Holy See

Despite the turbulence, both sides have moved quickly to reaffirm the stability of their relationship. U.S. officials have insisted that ties with the Holy See remain “strong and productive,” while Vatican representatives have emphasized the importance of continued dialogue

Apr 10, 2026 16:05

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Analysis Opinion•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Ceasefire on the Brink: Pope Leo XIV, Global Powers and the Moral Battle Over War in the Middle East

What distinguishes the present moment is not only the danger of renewed escalation, but the convergence of multiple crises: military, economic, diplomatic and moral

Apr 09, 2026 12:25

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Pope Leo XIV “responds” to Trump’s threat regarding Iran’s extinction: here is what he said

The Pope’s remarks echoed and reinforced his Easter message delivered during the Urbi et Orbi on April 5, where he had already called on those with the power to wage war to lay down their arms and choose dialogue

Apr 07, 2026 17:58

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Analysis Opinion

What do Americans consider moral and what don’t they? A study examines the morality of 15 behaviors

Perhaps the most revealing finding lies not in attitudes toward specific behaviors, but in how Americans judge one another. Only 47% of respondents describe their fellow citizens as morally good, while a majority—53%—say Americans are morally somewhat or very bad

Mar 27, 2026 10:49

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Justice and Peace•Young People

Meta and Google are liable for psychological harm, according to a lawsuit that was dismissed in U.S. courts

Landmark Verdict Against Tech Giants Redefines Responsibility for Social Media Harm

Mar 27, 2026 10:39

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Analysis Opinion

Leo XIV, Trump, and the moral legitimacy of war in the Middle East: diplomacy as the Vatican’s only “weapon”

Parolin acknowledged that the Vatican lacks coercive tools to enforce its vision, relying instead on “the instruments of the word, of reason and of wisdom.” Still, he insisted that these tools must continue to be used in order to defend the principles of peaceful coexistence between nations.

Mar 12, 2026 19:45

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Dicasteries

“Quo Vadis, Humanitas?”: Vatican Theologians Confront AI, Transhumanism and the Future of the Human Person

“Quo vadis, humanitas?” does not provide technical blueprints for regulating AI or biotechnology. Instead, it reasserts an anthropological principle: the future of humanity will not be decided solely in laboratories, but in our capacity to inhabit present tensions without denying limits or forgetting transcendence

Mar 04, 2026 09:45

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Analysis Opinion•Young People

Faith on screen: Why is religion winning back American audiences, according to a study?

A national survey conducted by HarrisX in partnership with the Faith & Media Initiative, released in late January 2026, examined how American audiences respond to religious themes embedded in mainstream films and television series. The findings challenge long-standing assumptions in Hollywood and point to a cultural moment in which faith is no longer a liability on screen, but often an asset

Feb 04, 2026 17:40

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV is the most highly regarded global leader according to the world’s oldest public opinion poll

According to Gallup International’s End of Year (EOY) Survey, Pope Leo XIV stands apart as the only contemporary global leader with a net positive reputation worldwide—an extraordinary result in an era defined by polarization, war, and ideological fatigue

Feb 03, 2026 17:09

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Analysis Opinion

A practical guide for confessors: between psychology and pastoral care. What helps and hinders the experience of forgiveness?

How the priest’s manner of hearing confessions influences the penitent. A project of the John Templeton Foundation

Feb 01, 2026 18:23

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Local Church•Vocations

This is what religious with perpetual vows in the USA are like, according to the CARA 2025 survey

The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA), Georgetown University’s research arm for Catholic life, has released its annual survey of women and men who professed perpetual vows in 2025 within religious institutes, provinces, or monasteries based in the United States

Jan 27, 2026 21:58

Jorge Enrique Mújica