Jeanie Hannaman

By Michael J. Mazza, Catholic World Report - On July 15, 2025, lawyers representing the Archdiocese filed with the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana a list of non-financial commitments it is pledging to assume as part of its Chapter 11 reorganization. Such agreements are common in bankruptcy filings by Catholic dioceses that are largely the result of claims of clergy sexual abuse of minors. The particular promises made in these agreements, however, can vary in number, scope, and duration... Those made by the Archdiocese of New Orleans should cause every member of the faithful there grave concern—especially priests, seminarians, and their families and friends.

By Father Raymond J. de Souza, National Catholic Register - On Aug. 16, Leo XIV marks his first 100 days as pope, enjoying enormous goodwill in the world and in the Church. That was evident from the exuberant reception he received at the Jubilee of Youth in Rome... The Holy Father likely considers that goodwill itself a good thing, a time of comity and comfort in the Church. It may not last, but as long as it does, it is a blessing to be enjoyed. To that end, the first hundred days have been marked by steadiness in style and delayed decision-making.