Bishops admit they knew Cardinal McCarrick was an abuser but stayed silent Cardinal Theodore McCarrick was permitted to live out his role even while bishops knew he was guilty of abusing seminarians. Opinion Elizabeth Yore • Jun 28, 2018Jun 18, 2021
U.S. bishop: If ‘conscience’ alone determines access to Communion, why not Holy Orders too? Three different U.S. prelates have different things to say about 'conscience.' Blogs Claire Chretien • Mar 6, 2018Jun 18, 2021
Church will offer Catholics plenary indulgence for attending 2018 March for Life The Catholic Church teaches this is a major spiritual benefit. News Claire Chretien • Dec 21, 2017Jul 30, 2021
Inside Fr. James Martin’s dangerous pro-LGBT crusade Fr. James Martin spoke late last month to a receptive, homosexual-affirming audience in Washington. Blogs Doug Mainwaring • Oct 9, 2017Jun 18, 2021
Fireworks at U.S. Bishops’ meeting as Francis-appointed Cardinals oppose permanent religious liberty committee Cardinals Cupich and Tobin led the fight against making the USCCB religious liberty committee permanent. News Claire Chretien • Jun 15, 2017Jun 18, 2021
Updated: Cardinal Wuerl hosts pro-gay priest for talk on Good Friday Fr. James Martin is strongly critical of the Church's traditional teachings on homosexuality. News Lisa Bourne • Apr 20, 2017Jun 18, 2021
Cardinal Wuerl: Francis is changing the papacy and ‘completely refocusing the role of bishop’ After Francis, the papacy 'will never look like it did 25 or more years ago,' he says. News Pete Baklinski • Mar 8, 2017Jun 18, 2021
U.S. Bishops’ survey finds ‘significant energy and interest’ in ‘Amoris Laetitia’ 'Best practices' guidelines might be developed for handling 'persons in irregular marital situations.' News Claire Chretien • Oct 4, 2016Jun 18, 2021
Cardinal Wuerl confirms he’ll join Notre Dame graduation exercises amid Biden award scandal The Archdiocese of Washington says he will not take part in the commencement ceremony when Biden receives the award, however. News Claire Chretien • May 6, 2016Jun 18, 2021
The moral challenge to Cardinal Wuerl in pending Notre Dame outrage The cardinal is faced with a big decision that could subject him to an avalanche of public ridicule. But there's a reason he wears red. Opinion Phil Lawler • May 3, 2016Jun 18, 2021