"Our vision is for an Ireland where homelessness and the trauma caused by homelessness is eradicated from our society," says Daughter of Wisdom Sr. Jean Quinn, founder of Sophia Housing.
The 83-year-old Jesuit Fr. Stan Swamy has been imprisoned in India on accusations of terrorism, but church and human rights leaders say he has been targeted because of his defense of indigenous people.
Faith Seeking Understanding: Few Catholic leaders or public figures in the United States are talking about 2020's toll on mental health. But the Australian bishops offer an incredible contribution.
Analysis: Typically, new cardinals join current cardinals in Rome for the consistory. Canon lawyers say that Pope Francis could conduct the ceremony without cardinals from other countries because of COVID-19.
Simply Spirit: Okay, I have a confession to make. Last spring, as I watched the coronavirus pandemic explode across our planet, I was beyond furious at Donald Trump. (But that's not my confession.)
Pope Francis has blamed “this lady called COVID” for forcing him to keep his distance again from the faithful during his general audience, which was far smaller than usual amid soaring coronavirus infections in Italy.
Simply Spirit: Okay, I have a confession to make. Last spring, as I watched the coronavirus pandemic explode across our planet, I was beyond furious at Donald Trump. (But that's not my confession.)
Just Catholic:Fratelli Tutti is written by a man who took the title from a man who was speaking to men, and now this document is addressed to men. Well, why not? It's not women who are ruining the world.
Australian state police said Oct. 23 they're not investigating the transfer of money from the Vatican to Australia, throwing doubt on Italian media speculation that it might be linked to the overturned convictions of Cardinal George Pell for child sex abuse.
A diverse coalition of religious sisters, African American clergy, legal scholars and practitioners, community activists and a network of field workers have united with a shared purpose: protecting the right to vote for all.
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Advantage in drawing district lines; Latino vote in Pennsylvania; Democratic rising star in Georgia; smile-inducing news about lawyers; "American Heaven."
Just Catholic:Fratelli Tutti is written by a man who took the title from a man who was speaking to men, and now this document is addressed to men. Well, why not? It's not women who are ruining the world.
Pennsylvania's highest court on Tuesday grappled with whether a woman's lawsuit on claims of sexual abuse by a priest decades ago should be allowed to proceed — a lower-court ruling that has launched many other lawsuits since it was issued a year ago.
San Francisco's archbishop plans to conduct an exorcism Oct. 17 at the site of a now-toppled statue of St. Junipero Serra at St. Rafael Mission Church in San Rafael.
Increased El Salvador government military presence along the country's northern border with Honduras because of how it is affecting the free movement and livelihood of rural communities.
French bishops ordered a "death knell" to ring from every church of their country Oct. 29 after three people were hacked to death in a basilica in the southern Mediterranean city of Nice.
Increased El Salvador government military presence along the country's northern border with Honduras because of how it is affecting the free movement and livelihood of rural communities.
"Our vision is for an Ireland where homelessness and the trauma caused by homelessness is eradicated from our society," says Daughter of Wisdom Sr. Jean Quinn, founder of Sophia Housing.
The 83-year-old Jesuit Fr. Stan Swamy has been imprisoned in India on accusations of terrorism, but church and human rights leaders say he has been targeted because of his defense of indigenous people.
Because of the prominence of Greta Thunberg and other young activists, climate activism is often portrayed as a young people's movement. There are a number of elders' groups in the U.S. who believe they have a critical role to play in protecting the planet, and an obligation to do so.
Review: In Just Faith, Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons focuses on the history of progressive Christianity and the prevalence of progressive politics among Christians in the U.S. today.
Book review: We may need to reconsider the self-exculpatory story many Catholic voters like to tell, that they are "only" voting pro-life and not colluding in racism when they vote in tandem with white evangelicals.
A diverse coalition of religious sisters, African American clergy, legal scholars and practitioners, community activists and a network of field workers have united with a shared purpose: protecting the right to vote for all.
The 83-year-old Jesuit Fr. Stan Swamy has been imprisoned in India on accusations of terrorism, but church and human rights leaders say he has been targeted because of his defense of indigenous people.
Faith Seeking Understanding: Few Catholic leaders or public figures in the United States are talking about 2020's toll on mental health. But the Australian bishops offer an incredible contribution.
Plenary or full indulgences traditionally obtained during the first week of November for the souls of the faithful in purgatory can now be gained throughout the entire month of November, the Vatican said.
Commentary: When a pope speaks, even non-doctrinally, he sends forth ripples that have an effect on how policy and pastoral ministry is carried out on all levels of the church.
Review: In Just Faith, Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons focuses on the history of progressive Christianity and the prevalence of progressive politics among Christians in the U.S. today.
Film Review: In any historical drama, screenwriters typically take some liberties. But Aaron Sorkin's egregious omissions and what he gets wrong fundamentally mar the new film "The Trial of the Chicago 7."
"Our vision is for an Ireland where homelessness and the trauma caused by homelessness is eradicated from our society," says Daughter of Wisdom Sr. Jean Quinn, founder of Sophia Housing.
Through a new conversation on the complexity of abortion and other life issues, clergy and laity could build a life-affirming consensus that can ultimately provide grounding for meaningful law in a pluralist society.
