Why the ordinary use of ‘extraordinary ministers’ has to go away Never in the recorded history of the Church had laymen been allowed to distribute the precious gifts, until just a few decades ago. Blogs Peter Kwasniewski • Sep 26, 2018Jun 18, 2021
Papal adviser puts his spin on Vatican-China accord: ‘A true harmony of notes’ Father Antonio Spadaro tries to justify the agreement with an absurd comparison to music. Opinion Phil Lawler • Sep 25, 2018Jun 18, 2021
Miami archbishop: ‘Our people still do believe in God, but they don’t believe in us’ Archbishop Thomas Wenski addressed at a convocation with his priests the leadership crisis in the Church stemming from the sexual abuse scandal. News Lisa Bourne • Sep 25, 2018Jun 18, 2021
Fifth US bishop restores St. Michael prayer after Mass in response to abuse crisis The crisis 'is — at its heart — the work of the Evil One. Satan prowls throughout the world, seeking the ruin of souls.’ News Dorothy Cummings McLean • Sep 25, 2018Jun 18, 2021
The next big Church scandal is coming It may seem that the situation couldn't get much worse – but it almost certainly will. Opinion William Kilpatrick • Sep 25, 2018Jun 18, 2021
To overcome the sin of lying, we must first expose it by its many names Vocabulary is an important component of penance. Opinion Msgr. Charles Pope • Sep 25, 2018Jun 18, 2021
Fr. James Martin: Those who oppose my Vatican ‘approved’ pro-LGBT message aren’t ‘orthodox’ The pro-LGBT Jesuit priest criticized dozens of Catholics who were protesting his invitation to speak at two parishes in Atlanta. News Doug Mainwaring • Sep 25, 2018Jun 18, 2021
‘Unjust attack’: Top Vatican cardinal blasts allegation that Pope Francis covered up for abuser 'I think it is a very bad example and a very serious offense,' he said. News Dorothy Cummings McLean • Sep 25, 2018Jun 18, 2021
Before abuse scandal, Bono dedicated song to his ‘old friend Cardinal McCarrick’ McCarrick, 87, enjoyed longtime prominence in the Church as a goodwill ambassador and big fundraiser prior to the abuse charges against him becoming public in June. News Lisa Bourne • Sep 24, 2018Apr 23, 2024
Ignatius Press founder to Pope Francis: ‘Be a man. Stand up and answer’ Viganò’s allegations Father Joseph Fessio called the pontiff’s refusal to give an answer 'deplorable.' News Dorothy Cummings McLean • Sep 24, 2018Jun 18, 2021