Archive for February 7, 2015

A cardinal peruses the news in the Vatican's Synod Hall during the Extraordinary Synod on the Family, Oct. 10, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

For Cardinal Baldisseri, consensus at the Synod of Bishops remains important

Even though the 2014 Synod on the Family's final report included three paragraphs that failed to gain a consensus among... Read more

National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. on Jan. 22, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Could two new laws suffocate the Catholic Church in DC?

The U.S. bishops and several other Catholic and pro-life groups are asking Congress to nullify two new Washington, D.C. laws... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Oct. 1 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Society's dire need for the 'female soul' – Pope Francis speaks to women

Pope Francis has advocated for the widespread participation of women in all levels of the Church and society, saying that... Read more

Priests celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, Jan. 17, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Is priestly celibacy the cause of clerical sex abuse? Not likely, victim says

One survivor of priestly sexual abuse says that despite a common perception that clerical celibacy can lead to sex abuse... Read more