Cardinal Tobin: Two Popes, One in Christ
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Today, May 8, is the one-year anniversary of the election of our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV. Just 12 months ago, the Holy … Learn More
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Cardinal Tobin: The Church is one, but includes everyone
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, The Second Vatican Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen Gentium #23, describes the pope, the successor of Saint Peter, as “the perpetual … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Peace through repentance and forgiveness of sins
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Peace be with you! When the risen Jesus appeared to his disciples, he bestowed on them the gift of his peace. He also … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Human dignity and the need for comprehensive immigration reform
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, My brother bishop, Bernard A. Hebda, Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, has written an urgent appeal for comprehensive immigration reform, which the Wall Street … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Lent helps us come to know the depth of God’s love for us
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Lent is the time of year when the Church encourages us to do a thorough examination of our spiritual health, and then to … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Lent reminds us to deny ourselves and take up the cross of Christ
Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Christ is the light of the nations
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, When Mary was first invited to believe that she was full of grace and that the Lord was with her, she was challenged … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Peace, a gift of God’s unconditional love, is our responsibility
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Peace be with you. This powerful greeting, which our Redeemer used when he first appeared to the disciples after his resurrection, was the … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Jesus is the One whose forgiveness is redemptive and life-giving
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, We, as sinners, must acknowledge and accept that we have betrayed the people who are closest to us—spouses, families, friends, co-workers, and all … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Let us not forget that peace is possible!
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, It has only been a month since Pope Leo XIV returned from his first Apostolic Journey to Türkiye and Lebanon. Alongside his brother Bartholomew, the … Learn More
