Relic of St. Thomas Aquinas Visits D.C.

Saint Thomas Aquinas continues to be a pivotal figure within Catholic thought, as emphasized by various popes who commend his synthesis of reason and faith. Pope Leo XIII highlights Aquinas's humility and reliance on divine grace in scholarship, contrasting it with contemporary academic trends that prioritize intellect without spirituality. Similarly, Pope Pius XII endorses Aquinas’s intellectual methods as safeguards against modern skepticism. In a notable event, the skull of St. Thomas Aquinas is touring the eastern United States, allowing the faithful to venerate this significant relic during a year marking the 750th anniversary of his entrance into heaven. The relic's tour has sparked discussions around the nature of relics in Catholic devotion, reaffirming the belief in the connection between the body and soul as articulated by Aquinas. The Catholic Herald is also seeking community support to continue its mission in Catholic journalism, reflecting on its long-standing tradition of promoting Catholic values.