Franciscan Fr. Daniel P. Horan: Regina Shands Stoltzfus and Tobin Miller Shearer highlight how anti-racism work is fraught with tensions and challenges, but as people of faith we are called to evaluate our motivations and commitments, even in the face of discomfort and fear.
Gregory Asner has seen the devastating impact of a warming ocean on coral reefs in his home state of Hawaii. He has been studying coral up close for the past half-dozen years, logging some 16,000 dives on reefs around the world.
For many, the relationship between birds and Christianity does not stray further than seeing a dove carrying an olive branch on a banner at church. But for Christian birdwatchers this link is alive — and worth a closer gander.
Many Christians consider the call to "clothe the naked" a good reason to donate unwanted clothing. But only about 20% of donated clothes is sold. The rest is discarded or sent abroad, where it may create environmental problems or undermine local businesses.
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: National Catholic Register insists bishops' Communion document is "teaching document"; Catholic Labor Network hosts panel on economic justice; technology has elevated the art of gerrymandering
British politicians gathered Tuesday for a Mass to mourn the death of slain lawmaker David Amess, with Pope Francis sending a message calling for mourners to “combat evil with good.”
Michael Sean Winters: Part 2 of a review of Our Dear-Bought Liberty by Michael Breidenbach. Does his theory about Catholic ideas and experience informing the separation of church and state in the U.S. Constitution work?
EarthBeat Weekly: Thanksgiving isn't the only national holiday this week, and we're revisiting recent EarthBeat coverage about Native Americans on this day to celebrate their heritage and contributions to the country.
For many, the relationship between birds and Christianity does not stray further than seeing a dove carrying an olive branch on a banner at church. But for Christian birdwatchers this link is alive — and worth a closer gander.
Perspective: When my family cooks, it is an extension of the matriarchal power that, despite countless generational obstacles and tragedies across various countries, continues to be passed down, from my grandmother to my mother to me.
Michael Sean Winters: Part 2 of a review of Our Dear-Bought Liberty by Michael Breidenbach. Does his theory about Catholic ideas and experience informing the separation of church and state in the U.S. Constitution work?
The British government wants to replace prosecutions and civil actions from victims of the Troubles with an "information recovery body" to encourage reconciliation in the territory. One critic, Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh, calls the plan "a betrayal of trust."
Some of the world's most iconic Christmas markets in Germany and Austria were forced to close shortly after or just before they opened, as COVID-19 infections surged across Europe.
To make the surprise of gratitude a part of one's eucharistic spirituality, one needs only to become aware of opportunities that appear regularly in one's life. Here are some of my moments of "surprise as Eucharist."
With the high-profile trial of a bishop accused of raping a nun 13 times nearing the end, an Indian high court overruled a move to transfer the judge. Critics had called the transfer highly unusual and some alleged that Catholic Church leaders had lobbied for the change.
Franciscan Fr. Daniel P. Horan: Regina Shands Stoltzfus and Tobin Miller Shearer highlight how anti-racism work is fraught with tensions and challenges, but as people of faith we are called to evaluate our motivations and commitments, even in the face of discomfort and fear.
A newly passed California state law, the Garment Worker Protection Act, moves to end paying workers by piece produced rather than by hourly wage. Piece-rate compensation can amount to as little as $5 an hour.
Two U.S. cardinals, six bishops and prominent leaders of various faiths clasped hands with a group of about 20 men and women Nov. 18 in Baltimore, praying for an end to the evil of sexual abuse of children.
Some of the world's most iconic Christmas markets in Germany and Austria were forced to close shortly after or just before they opened, as COVID-19 infections surged across Europe.
Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David about the U.S. bishops on the Eucharist, comments by Los Angeles' archbishop about social justice, and the Madison Diocese forbidding parishes to be used as vaccination sites.
Church leaders and parishes offered prayers for the five people who died and dozens more who were injured, including a Catholic priest, church parishioners and Catholic school students, when an SUV plowed through spectators watching a Christmas parade.
Theology en la Plaza: The leaked draft of the U.S. bishops' Eucharist teaching demonstrates, in a number of ways, how disconnected the U.S. hierarchy has become from the real questions of these troubling times.
Perspective: When my family cooks, it is an extension of the matriarchal power that, despite countless generational obstacles and tragedies across various countries, continues to be passed down, from my grandmother to my mother to me.
Peruvian Archbishop Hector Miguel Cabrejos Vidarte called for a "second reception" of the Second Vatican Council as prelates, religious and laity participate in the Sixth Ecclesial Assembly of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Scripture for Life: We might wonder why the church should celebrate a solemn feast day honoring Jesus with a title that he avoided using for himself and that was the ultimate pretext for executing him as a seditionist.
