When he was a cardinal, Pope Benedict said Freemasonry is the greatest danger to the Church The conversation happened 'a few years before he became pope.' Blogs Maike Hickson • May 4, 2020Jul 30, 2021
Priest justifies Catholics belonging to the Freemasons in new book The former Austrian diplomat claims that mistrust of the Masons is nothing but a misunderstanding. Blogs Jeanne Smits, Paris correspondent • Feb 19, 2020Jun 18, 2021
Brazilian bishop: Pope Benedict XVI opened path to women’s diaconate Bishop Evaristo Pascoal Spengler argued that a change the retired pontiff made to the Code of Canon Law can be used to argue for women's 'ordination' to the diaconate. News Dorothy Cummings McLean and Matthew Cullinan Hoffman and Martin M. Barillas • Oct 28, 2019Jun 18, 2021
For fear of losing Catholic label, school parts ways with gay ‘married’ teacher Cathedral High School did what another Indianapolis school, Brebeuf Jesuit, defiantly refuses to do. News Martin M. Barillas • Jun 25, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Costa Rica wants to force Catholic priests into violating seal of confession A bill before the national congress states that it's 'inexplicable' for clergy not to disclose what's heard in confession. News Martin M. Barillas • Jun 5, 2019Jun 18, 2021
California law targets priests and will destroy Sacrament of Confession: Canon lawyer Fr. Pius Pietrzyk warned that if the bill passes, Catholic clergy will be forced to either break the seal or face possible imprisonment. News Doug Mainwaring • May 2, 2019Jun 18, 2021
California wants to force priests to violate the seal of confession A state senator's bill disregards the sacrament and Catholic teaching. News Martin M. Barillas • Feb 22, 2019Jun 18, 2021