Recent Editorial
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Müller delivers ‘manifesto’ on Catholic teaching
Feb 13, 2019
A former prefect of the Vatican’s doctrinal office has weighed in on the Church’s theological debates regarding the reception of Holy Communion by divorced and remarried Catholics and by non-Catholic Christians, as well as speaking about the ordination of women to the priesthood and other theological issues.
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There is no development without solidarity
Feb 12, 2019
World leaders met at the World Government Summit, in Dubai February 10-12. Pope Francis, in a video message, greeted those participating in the Summit, and recalled his own visit to the United Arab Emirates earlier this month.
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Visit to UAE part of the ‘surprises’ of God
Feb 12, 2019
During his General Audience with pilgrims gathered in the Paul VI Hall, Pope Francis reflected on his Apostolic Journey to the United Arab Emirates.
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Does God want religious diversity?
Feb 12, 2019
That many religions exist in the world is a fact, but what that plurality communicates to believers about God is a question that theologians are still discussing.
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Prayer gives vitality to all we do, Francis tells WYD volunteers
Jan 30, 2019
Pope Francis met with World Youth Day volunteers Sunday, thanking them for their service and reminding them of the importance of preceding their endeavors with prayer.
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Vatican summit to create child protection task force
Jan 30, 2019
Since the work of child protection must continue after a February meeting at the Vatican on safeguarding, one organizer said they plan on creating a "task force" with teams on every continent.
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Pakistan court to hear challenge to Asia Bibi acquittal
Jan 30, 2019
Pakistan's top court will hear a review petition challenging the acquittal of Catholic death row inmate Asia Bibi on charges of blasphemy, it announced on Jan. 24.
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A plan to eliminate last vestiges of the old papal court?
Jan 27, 2019
There is word that Pope Francis is soon to issue two apostolic letters motu proprio (by his own authority) that will make further significant changes to the current structure of the Roman Curia, even before he promulgates a new apostolic constitution in the coming months that will totally reorganise the Church’s central bureaucracy.
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Women Deacons: Is the time almost here again?
Jan 27, 2019
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a significant, and perhaps soon to be historic, gathering took place at Fordham University in New York.
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Women were deacons in the early Church
Jan 27, 2019
Women served as deacons in Europe for about a millennium in a variety of ministerial and sacramental roles, according to Phyllis Zagano, an author and
Sunday Reflection
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Trust in the Lord
In the first reading for this Sunday, Jeremiah says, “Cursed be he who trusts in human beings.” It is impossible to create an ideal society if that society does not have God as its foundation, its heart and its end.
