Cardinal Dolan to Graduates: ‘You Give Tradition a Good Reputation’

| 05/23/2023

By: Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan

His Eminence, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, was the Gold Medal Recipient and Commencement Speaker at St. John’s University’s Undergraduate Commencement Exercises on May 21.

In his remarks, His Eminence praised the graduates for taking time to pursue an education in an age that emphasizes “earning, getting, action, pleasure and possession.”

Watch his full commencement address here:

Pope Leo XIV Tells American Teens True Joy Isn’t Found in ‘Endless Scrolling’ on Social Media

Pope's video message to Steubenville Youth Conferences marks group's 50th anniversary.

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OSV News

| 06/20/2026

Commending the Agreement Between United States and Iran, Bishop A. Elias Zaidan Expresses Hope for Deeper Dialogue and Peace

"Echoing our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV’s expression of hope, I call on all parties to engage in good faith and pray that ‘this agreement may help strengthen mutual trust, security and stability in the Middle East, promoting paths of dialogue and cooperation among peoples," the bishop said.