Pope Benedict XVI’s legacy is deeply tied to translation. His insistence on word-for-word rendering left Catholics with a liturgy often alien to contemporary speech. Change will not come from Rome alone. English-speaking Catholics must rally together, pushing their bishops to request approval for the 1998 translation.

The Gaza famine is not a tragic accident but the result of calculated choices. A population stripped of food, shelter, and safety has been left to perish in full view of the world. Gaza’s suffering is engineered, not incidental.

Being a good neighbor starts with citizenship — engaging in public life to promote justice, peace and environmental care. Loving our neighbor can feel overwhelming, but hope begins with small, concrete acts.

Calling for systemic change, the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy of Sciences says governments must protect scientific independence and make evidence-based decisions, not bow to ideological pressures or conspiracy-driven narratives.

The Eucharist is meant to unite, yet the Traditional Latin Mass continues to divide Catholics. Can the Church balance reverence for tradition with commitment to liturgical reform? Unity remains elusive as communities splinter along lines of language, nostalgia, and theological dissent.

Pope Leo described a church “that builds bridges and encourages dialogue … open to welcoming … those in need of our charity.” He wants “a synodal church … that seeks peace … and is close to those who are suffering.”