‘In hindsight, it was a mistake,’ the website’s creator said
The cardinal said he would not attend due to ‘important matters pertaining to the pastoral care’ at a diocesan seminary
‘In hindsight, it was a mistake,’ the website’s creator said
In an open letter, scholars and clergy say that Scripture teaches the death penalty can be legitimate
The Pope prayed for the 38 people who died the previous day in the Genoa bridge collapse
Cardinal Wuerl defended his record of handling sexual abuse allegations
Venezuelan Archbishop Edgar Pena Parra will take up a key role in the Vatican
The long-awaited report contained a searing condemnation of Church officials
Archbishop Philip Wilson was convicted of failing to report child abuse
Fr Thomas Rosica said the Church is now ‘ruled by an individual rather than by… its own dictates of tradition plus Scripture’
The abuse crisis casts doubt on the whole post-Vatican II settlement
Morning Catholic must-reads: 16/08/18
Archdiocese takes down website defending Cardinal Wuerl’s handling of sex abuse
Cardinal O’Malley withdraws from World Meeting of Families
Academics appeal to cardinals: advise Pope to withdraw ‘scandalous’ Catechism change
Would a mass resignation of bishops hurt the US Church? Quite the opposite
Policies have slowly improved. But as a matter of justice, individual prelates should admit wrongdoing and step down
‘We can change things one life at a time’: pro-life centres provide homes for women in need
Chris Bell founded Good Counsel to help women in crisis pregnancy
Poverty has returned with a vengeance. It’s time for reform
The rise of food banks tells a clear story. The government must address the welfare system and employment law
The abuse crisis casts doubt on the whole post-Vatican II settlement
Since 1968, Church leaders have tried to preserve a fragile truce. But repeated compromises have fostered a culture of deceit
How the Church’s ‘harsh beauty’ shaped two rock stars
No matter how hard they try, Sting and ‘the Boss’ can’t seem to leave the faith behind
Three prayers for the Assumption
August 15 is the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The shallow arguments against religion that refuse to die
Malkin is like one of those tiresome people who accost you in a bar
Joyce Kilmer: the ‘Apostle to Bohemia’ who died in battle
On the centenary of his death, Joyce Kilmer speaks to our own turmoil
Canonical reform won’t end the abuse crisis. But it can help
Public penance should be the first response. Then let’s look at some basic improvements to canon law
Narcos is truthful, poignant – and ethically dubious
Increasingly, I find myself watching drama series where I feel manipulated
A novelist who loved to keep the reader guessing
If you haven’t tried Henry James, the master of ambiguity, this summer would be a good time to start
The Church already has the tools to deal with failing bishops. But will anyone use them?
The Church needs to be willing to act, and use structures already in place