“Finally, recognizing the great turmoil that came from three years of debating the successor to his predecessor, the council decreed …
Federal judge rules CRS must pay health benefits for spouse of gay employee
BALTIMORE (CNS) — A U.S. District Court judge in Maryland has ruled that Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. bishops’ overseas …
Stepping down: Experts draft proposed laws on status of a retired pope
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ plans to visit the central Italian city of L’Aquila and its basilica Aug. 28 …
In note to nuns, pope says he is doing everything he can for Ukraine
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis said he is doing everything he can for Ukraine, saying the world was witnessing …
A Prayer Before Communion
As Catholics, we are occasionally criticized for our ritual worship and rote prayers. While at times I do wish I …
Sexual Abuse and the Shadows of the Fall
Certain segments of social media were dominated this spring by the daily courtroom duels between the teams of Amber Heard …
Signs of the Times as a New Locus Theologicus?
Among the “great metaphors”[1] that characterize the texts of the Second Vatican Council, the « signs of the times » from the Pastoral …
Caritas celebrates its ‘local heroes’ who provide compassion, aid worldwide
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Marking the day dedicated to the world’s humanitarian workers, Caritas Internationalis thanked its confederation’s “local heroes” …
The Power of A Yes
Recently, an old college friend I had not seen in years asked me an interesting question: “How did you make …
Studying Renaissance art has transformed retired psychologist’s faith
DEARBORN, Mich. (CNS) — For centuries, Renaissance art has captivated and penetrated many hearts and souls. Christine Panyard, a retired …