Ignorance of sacred Scriptures is ignorance of Jesus Christ, Pope Leo XIV said during his weekly general audience. "The ultimate purpose of reading and meditating on the Scriptures," he said Feb. 11, ...

Please fill in the blank: “Our Father who art in heaven ____ be thy name.” This month, that question came up on the television gameshow “Jeopardy!” and none of the otherwise smart contestants could ...

The Bible is one of the most beloved books in America. Yet it is also one of the most misused, misinterpreted and misunderstood books in this country, according to the Rev. Jim Keck, senior pastor at ...

“Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ,” as St. Jerome said, and the hope for any Eucharistic renewal among Catholics in the U.S. depends squarely on them knowing Jesus Christ in the word so ...

Pope Leo XIV spoke about Sacred Scripture during his weekly audience with pilgrims in the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV speaks during the general audience in the Paul VI Hall on Feb. 11, 2026. (photo: Daniel ...

How could Scripture possibly apply to our daily life? Sadly, many think of Scripture as an outdated and unhistorical fiction that has little to do with the world or even the faith. Jesus’ words can be ...