Pope Francis changes Catechism to declare death penalty ‘inadmissible’ The pope formally declared today that the death is 'an attack on the ... dignity of the person.' News Diane Montagna • Aug 2, 2018Jun 18, 2021
‘Enough is enough’: Famed evangelist pens powerful letter to ‘troubled Catholics’ The Archbishop McCarrick case may prove to be the 'straw that broke the camel’s back.' Opinion Ralph Martin • Jul 31, 2018Jun 18, 2021
Rubens’ portrait of St Ignatius of Loyola: A lesson in the true spirit of the Jesuits Sadly, numerous and influential Jesuits have betrayed everything for which their founder stood. Blogs Peter Kwasniewski • Jul 31, 2018Jun 18, 2021
Pope Francis’ top ‘reform’ cardinal slams seminarians for exposing homosexuality inside seminary Cardinal Maradiaga is the leader of Pope Francis’ Council of Nine cardinals and was entrusted with the Pope’s Vatican reforms. Blogs Doug Mainwaring • Jul 26, 2018Jun 18, 2021
Cardinal Müller criticizes Vatican for ‘contrary’ directives on intercommunion Germany's bishops, he says in a new interview, are more focused on ‘politics and power’ than evangelization. News Lisa Bourne • Jul 25, 2018Jun 18, 2021
What did cardinal close to Pope Francis know and when in Honduran bishop scandal? Cardinal Oscar Andrés Rodriguez Maradiaga is part of the Pope's inner circle and a collaborator with an auxiliary bishop accused of sexual and financial misconduct. Blogs Doug Mainwaring • Jul 24, 2018Jun 18, 2021
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Honduran bishop accused of sexually abusing seminarians The Honduran bishop was a close collaborator of papal confidante Cardinal Oscar Maradiaga. News Diane Montagna • Jul 20, 2018Jun 18, 2021
New facts about origins of Humanae Vitae emerge from ‘secret’ Vatican commission While disappointing overall, the new book from the Vatican's commission contains important new revelations. Opinion Roberto de Mattei • Jul 19, 2018Jun 18, 2021
Pope will fall into ‘huge heresy’ if he approves contraception, says noted philosopher Josef Seifert and theologians warn that changing Catholic teaching is a 'total ethical error.' News Lisa Bourne • Jul 17, 2018Jun 18, 2021
Catholic historian explains the disturbing history behind Pope Francis’ ‘novel’ rhetoric The Pope's language is steeped in a 'fascist spirit' that emerged in Catholic circles during the 1920s-30s, he argues. News Diane Montagna • Jul 17, 2018Jun 18, 2021