On both sides of the Atlantic, a drama set in a bakery has pitted freedom of religion against LGBT civil rights and Exhibit A has been a wedding cake — or as it's been colloquially dubbed here, a gay cake.
Eco Catholic: As Catholic Christians, we are called to value life 'in all its stages.' This means we are also called to value that which sustains life — including the environment.
Vatican City: Ethiopian Cardinal Berhaneyesus Souraphiel, who is taking part in the Catholic Synod of Bishops on young people, says he hopes the gathering will address the stark realities of poverty, migration, and conflict being experienced by youth on his continent.
Listen: Pat Marrin talks about Óscar Romero's legacy and his connection to Pope Paul VI. GSR national correspondent Dan Stockman shares the story of Catherine Kasper, founder of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, and others to be canonized Oct. 14.
As the Catholic church's monthlong synod on young people reaches its halfway point here, there has been more excitement outside the synodal hall than inside.
Distinctly Catholic: Anger over the nomination controversy may still motivate voters, but Democrats should be sowing doubts about Trump's elitism in working-class precincts.
The apostolic administrator of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia told Catholics he would cooperate with a Pennsylvania grand jury's continuing inquiry into clergy sexual abuse.
Healing of the church can be brought about by all faithfully living their God-given vocations, Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore told Catholics in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston during a visit to the statewide diocese in early October.
Eco Catholic: As Catholic Christians, we are called to value life 'in all its stages.' This means we are also called to value that which sustains life — including the environment.
Distinctly Catholic: Anger over the nomination controversy may still motivate voters, but Democrats should be sowing doubts about Trump's elitism in working-class precincts.
Eleven children of parents who are in the United States under Temporary Protected Status traveled to Rome to meet Pope Francis ahead of the canonization of St. Oscar Romero.
The Field Hospital: Deacon Don Zirkel wrote to Bishop Barres of Rockville Centre, New York, suggesting they go on the road around the diocese, talking up responsible parenthood and the joy of marriage.
The Field Hospital: Grassroots reactions to the church crises of authority and sex abuse have taken place at cathedrals, parishes, universities, public squares and pubs.
Near the end of his homily at a Mass just prior to St. Oscar Romero's canonization, Jesuit Fr. Jose Maria Tojeira yelled to the crowd outside the Metropolitan Cathedral: "Viva Monsenor Romero!" [Long live Bishop Romero!]
Vatican City — A possible papal trip to North Korea would be “a gigantic step,” but North Korea must first “do the groundwork” before Pope Francis could go, a South Korean bishop said, adding that the pope “brings much fruit” wherever he goes.
The Catholic bishops of Washington state Oct. 11 applauded the unanimous decision of the state Supreme Court striking down the death penalty as unconstitutional.
The guilty verdict in the police shooting of Laquan McDonald is a "victory for Laquan and a victory for justice in Chicago," but the fight for greater justice in Chicago's poor, black neighborhoods continues, said a Chicago priest and anti-violence activist.
Eco Catholic: As Catholic Christians, we are called to value life 'in all its stages.' This means we are also called to value that which sustains life — including the environment.
The five Catholic bishops of Washington state have offered voters a "framework" by which to consider a Nov. 6 ballot initiative that would, among other measures, put a price on carbon emissions.
Book Review: Pope Francis established his concern for the plight of migrants and refugees on his very first trip outside of Rome, just months after his election as pope. On the Italian island of Lampedusa, a waystation for many refugees making their way to Europe, he celebrated Mass and commemorated the thousands who have died at sea.
Book review: Against today's backdrop of extraordinary political upheaval and heightened racism, Natalia Imperatori-Lee stresses Latino/a tools for engaging this reality.
Near the end of his homily at a Mass just prior to St. Oscar Romero's canonization, Jesuit Fr. Jose Maria Tojeira yelled to the crowd outside the Metropolitan Cathedral: "Viva Monsenor Romero!" [Long live Bishop Romero!]
Eleven children of parents who are in the United States under Temporary Protected Status traveled to Rome to meet Pope Francis ahead of the canonization of St. Oscar Romero.
Declaring Pope Paul VI and martyred Salvadoran Archbishop Óscar Romero saints of the global Catholic Church, Pope Francis said the two prelates show that Christians are called not to take "half measures" but to strive for holiness, even sometimes at the risk of their own safety.
Scripture for Life: Today's Gospel reminds us that every Christian is called to participate in Jesus' mission. That call is personal and unique, tailored to the gifts and needs of each person. Each is free to accept or reject it. It calls forth much more than praying an extra psalm or wearing a scapular.
The delegates at the bishops' youth synod this month will hear few, if any, women's voices during the meeting, so more than 50 advocates and scholars gathered ahead of time to launch a new book and draw attention to the need for more women in church leadership and reforms.
Book review: Against today's backdrop of extraordinary political upheaval and heightened racism, Natalia Imperatori-Lee stresses Latino/a tools for engaging this reality.
Movie review: In this masterful screen interpretation of the young adult novel, the audience walks Starr's social, cultural, family and faith journey with her.
When one considers Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot's lesser-known body of figures, as the National Gallery of Art's exhibition "Corot: Women" (through Dec. 31) does, one finds the artist flirting with a modern and self-conscious way of acknowledging the male gaze all but inherent in model painting.
GSR Preview: Blessed Catherine Kasper, founder of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, will be canonized Oct. 14. GSR spoke with the congregation's leaders about Kasper's life and upcoming...
Global Sisters Report: I had the great privilege of knowing soon-to-be-canonized Archbishop Óscar Romero, working with him in my pastoral ministry and learning some powerful lessons.
