Archive for June 29, 2017

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

Why choose celibacy? A gay Catholic speaks out

More than 10 years ago, Steve Gershom found himself scouring the internet for anything that might help him: he was... Read more

St. Matthew's Church, Rastrick, which is shared by Anglicans and Methodists. ?w=200&h=150

Anglicans, Methodists in UK consider sharing ministers

The Methodist Church in Britain and the Church of England announced Sunday that each ecclesial community is considering a proposal... Read more

Cardinal Pell speaks with journalists after being charged with sexual abuse June 29, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Cardinal Pell to take leave while facing abuse charges in Australia

After Australian police announced that they have charged him on multiple counts of sexual abuse, Cardinal George Pell has maintained... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul in St. Peter's Square June 29, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope: To be a disciple, Jesus must be the center of your life

On Thursday, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis said that we can’t just know about our faith,... Read more

Newly appointed metropolitan archbishops from around the world at a Mass with Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square to recieve their pallia, June 29, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

New US archbishops look forward to serving God in their local Churches

Newly-appointed metropolitan archbishops from around the world received the traditional woolen vestment called a pallium during a special Mass with... Read more

Pope Francis incenses statues of Ss. Peter and Paul during Mass for their feast in St. Peter's Square, June 29, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Peter and Paul are the columns on whom the Church rests, Pope recalls

Saints Peter and Paul are pillars of the Church and a reminder that God is with us always, Pope Francis... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Fr. James Martin's LGBT book: Where it's strong, where it falls short

There’s been a lot of chatter about Fr. James Martin’s new book, “Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

New Mexico bishop takes charge in fighting sex abuse, healing wounds

The Diocese of Gallup, New Mexico added three names earlier this year to its list of workers against whom there... Read more

Cardinal Louis-Marie Ling Mangkhanekhoun of Pakse. ?w=200&h=150

Laos' first cardinal focused on evangelization, dialogue

When selecting new cardinals, Pope Francis has often sought to go to the “peripheries” of the Church, which is particularly... Read more