Leo XIV: The Missionary Pope
Daniel Imwalle
August 1, 2025
Whether via Chicago or via Chiclayo, Pope Leo XIV’s mission of love now extends to the whole world, which so desperately needs healing.
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Daniel Imwalle
Daniel Imwalle serves as the managing editor of St. Anthony Messenger. He also manages Franciscan Media's popular daily prayer resource, Pause+Pray. When he isn't busy catching stray commas, Daniel is probably writing and playing music. He and his wife, Belinda, make their home in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Spreading Love
Daniel Imwalle
July 22, 2025
It’s hard to love a person or people you will never meet, but donating to a charity that helps those in need in places you may never be able to travel to is one way to do just that.
A Deeper Look at Freedom
Daniel Imwalle
July 4, 2025
Independence Day is a time for patriotism and picnics, to be sure. A different way to think about this national holiday is to consider what our freedom actually opens up for us. Is there a part of you that is tethered or restrained from being free?
Wading Through Grief
Daniel Imwalle
June 28, 2025
The heartache of loss can last a long time and even get in the way of nurturing other relationships. God’s love for us and those we have lost is the healing light we need to see the way forward.
Pope Leo XIV, Missionary to the World
Daniel Imwalle
June 25, 2025
When the conclave concluded, many jaws—including mine—were on the floor as Pope Leo XIV stepped out on the central balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica.
God, Give Me Patience
Daniel Imwalle
June 15, 2025
With God’s help, we can become more patient and accepting of frustrating situations. The next time you feel your patience running out, envision the Stations of the Cross.
St. Anthony, Help Me Find…Well-Being
Daniel Imwalle
June 12, 2025
Life can often feel like, in St. Anthony’s words, “choppy water,” and we can indeed lose our sense of bearing when things get chaotic or even hostile.