What’s behind all the (unfounded) speculation about Pope Francis resigning?
There is, unsurprisingly, no confirmation on a possible resignation of Pope Francis from the pontificate. And there is no confirmation that a document on the status of the Pope Emeritus is being studied, which is very necessary. There is only one fact: since the surgery of last July 4, everything has suddenly become uncertain about the pontificate of Pope Francis.
Rivalry between judge, prosecutor underlies surreal twist in Vatican trial...
Although trials are supposed to be about the impartial administration of justice, anyone who’s ever watched “Law and Order” knows they’re really about a catfight among the various parties. The system is called “adversarial” precisely because the idea is that such a vigorous contest will, eventually, result in justice...
The love of the law and the law of love — A homily for the 22nd Sunday of the Year...
This Sunday’s readings teach a proper understanding of God’s Law and its relationship to our hearts. The readings go a long way toward addressing the false dichotomy that many set up between love and the Law, as though the two were opposed; they are not. If we love God, we want what He wants and love what He loves. The Law describes well what God wants and loves. Indeed, the Law is letting love have its way.
Fact Check: Did Cardinal Cupich stop recitation of public prayers after Mass at an Illinois parish?
St. Augustine of Hippo: 10 things to know and share...
Aug. 28 is the memorial of St. Augustine, bishop and doctor of the Church. He’s one of the most influential Church Fathers and theologians in history. Who was he and why is he so famous? St. Augustine was born in A.D. 354 in Thagaste, Numidia (modern day Souk Ahras, Algeria) into an upper-class family...
Darwin, Marx, Freud — Three men who have diminished the notion of the human being...
Until the dawn of modern science in the 17th century, it was the consensus among earthlings that their planet was located at the center of the universe. It seemed appropriate for man, considering his God-given dignity, to be enthroned at this honored position. The scientific contributions of Copernicus, Galileo, Newton and others...
What the Church needs is a Catholic Chaim Potok...
Potok’s novels are intensely Jewish and deeply American in a way that hasn’t really been replicated by U.S. Catholic authors. American Catholicism could use a Chaim Potok today. For the fictional battles in The Chosen and The Promise between David Malter and his reform-minded colleagues in a modern Orthodox yeshiva, and the scholars at the venerable Hirsch Talmudic academy who refuse to concede an inch to modern methods of studying ancient texts...
Mission to Afghanistan, Catholic faith in Major League Baseball, and furniture assembly...
First on everyone’s mind this morning is, surely, the worsening chaos in Kabul, where bombers yesterday took the lives of American military members and scores of Afghans trying to flee the country. It’s heartrending to watch the situation unfold, and harder still to imagine what, if anything, will be done to help the thousands still trapped there.
The mystery of the only Latin Catholic church open in southern Ukraine under the Communists...
Roman rumors: Is Pope Francis writing a document on the role of a pope emeritus?
A cry from converts: “Where’s the fellowship?”...
Vatican athletes hope to one day compete at Paralympic games...
French TV channel draws ire of government after airing pro-life movie ‘Unplanned’...
Pope’s Wednesday audience: “Hypocrisy in the Church is particularly detestable”...
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Expert says Poland experiencing a sea change on clerical abuse...
In the past year, 10 bishops in Poland have been removed from their positions and sanctioned by the Vatican, with the papal representative in the country openly acknowledging the reason – in most cases, cover-up of sexual abuse of minors by clergy. This quick succession of sanctions comes after decades of denying any wrongdoing on the part of Polish priests and religious regarding clerical sexual abuse...
If our daily walk with Christ is authentically visible, it will be noticed, scrutinized and questioned...
Ben was a very young and endearing student. His natural shyness at times mischaracterized as an introvert invited unwarranted ridicule and isolation from his fellow students. He appeared unfazed by the attention albeit negative more than positive. Nevertheless, he never tired in helping anyone in need even if his charitable intentions were often met with disdain.
Pope Francis urges Catholics to ‘intensify their prayer and practice fasting’ for Afghanistan...
More Catholic Doctors Sue Over ‘Transgender Mandate’...
7 quotes from St. Augustine of Hippo on the Church...
Today, we celebrate one of the great Doctors of the Church and most popular saints in all of Catholicism – Saint Augustine of Hippo. His influence on the Catholic Church has spanned the ages, 1600 years of encouraging faithful Catholics to study and know their faith. He has also brought countless sinners to the faith with his amazing conversion story chronicled in his book, The Confessions...
All of us have to face a trial in life, made up of seemingly small choices. That’s what ‘The Green Knight’ is all about...
Rarely do I find myself looking to modern Hollywood for morality tales, either on screen or in headlines. And yet, every once in a while, a film is released that draws on truths incorruptible by CGI and modern mores. The latest film to do so is The Green Knight, in theaters this summer after years of production delays...
Traditional Catholic institutes to discuss ‘Traditionis Custodes’ amid talk of visitations...
Superior generals of apostolic institutes that exclusively celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass according to the traditional form of the Roman rite plan to meet next week to discuss Pope Francis’ new decree limiting the older use of the sacred liturgy. The meeting follows the release in July of Traditionis Custodes...
Vatican Suppresses Italy-Based Regina Pacis Community After Apostolic Visit...
These days, when you visit a Catholic church in a strange town, you have no idea what to expect. Who knows what motu proprio will be in force?
Pope Francis, in an effort to unite the liturgical camps of the Catholic Church, has accused those who attend the Latin rite of a variety of sins, including one that grieves the Holy Spirit most deeply, that of not believing in the doctrines that came from the Second Vatican Council. The Holy Father says that we must be one in our worship as we are one in our belief. Hence the motu proprio, “Guardians of Tradition” (Traditionis Custodes).
Life is a kind of living death. To be reminded of this, even often, can be a mercy...
Change is difficult. This is not so obvious to the young—though they too surely crave stability, even if not so consciously. The more we mature and begin to achieve some things we have set out to do, the more we naturally want things to remain the same, to endure. I must admit that as an academic and especially as a parent I find this time of year very difficult...
The genius of sacred music, as heard in seven musical onomatopoeias...
Desperate Afghan Christians turned away at airport, aid groups say...
Is it moral for a bank employee to process loan requests from Planned Parenthood?
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