Articles by Carl Bunderson
Sanctity is central to Church outreach, Pope stresses
Apr 25, 2013 / 01:07 amChurch leadership and outreach must be rooted in the pursuit of holiness and always attentive to the dignity of each human being, teaches Pope Francis in his newly translated book.
Kidnapped bishops spur call for religious freedom promotion
Apr 24, 2013 / 16:19 pmThe recent kidnapping of two Orthodox bishops in Syria has a former diplomat urging the U.S. government to make religious liberty a greater priority in its foreign policy.
Cardinal Dolan honored by evangelicals for leadership
Apr 24, 2013 / 03:06 amCardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York will receive the 2013 William Wilberforce Award this weekend from a group of Christians for his leadership in standing up for religious freedom.
Editor says Benedict outlined link between God, reason
Apr 24, 2013 / 01:02 amIn his speeches and writings on universities, Benedict XVI constantly focused on the need for reason to be open to God as a subject of knowledge, the editor of a new volume of his addresses says.
Newly translated book shows Pope, rabbi in dialogue
Apr 23, 2013 / 03:05 amThe first book by Pope Francis to be translated into English was co-authored by an Argentine rabbi and illustrates the Pope's commitment to inter-religious dialogue, according to the book’s translator.
Bishops cautiously hopeful on immigration plan
Apr 22, 2013 / 16:19 pmProminent U.S. bishops have expressed support for the immigration reform bill recently introduced in the Senate, although they noted that it still has room for improvement.
Catholic agency hopes for lasting food aid reform
Apr 21, 2013 / 15:06 pmCatholic Relief Services is supportive of a proposal to make changes in the way that government food aid is delivered internationally, provided that it has long-term provisions that will not be subject to annual budget debates.
Author calls for US 'Catholic subculture' to regain identity
Apr 17, 2013 / 23:02 pmTo counter decades of Catholics becoming absorbed into secular American culture, noted author and journalist Russell Shaw is proposing a new Catholic “subculture” committed to evangelization.
Chicago honors first African-American priest with pilgrimage
Apr 17, 2013 / 03:05 amIn honor of Father Augustus Tolton, the first African-American priest in the U.S., the Chicago archdiocese is holding a pilgrimage in May which will visit sites associated with his life and ministry.
On 86th birthday, Benedict praised as deeply humble
Apr 16, 2013 / 05:04 amAs Benedict XVI celebrates his 86th birthday on April 16, the author of a new book on the legacy of the retired pontiff says his humility largely inspired the work.
Gonzaga professor denies school's claim to support Knights
Apr 15, 2013 / 23:04 pmA professor at Gonzaga University has countered claims by the school that it supports the campus' Knights of Columbus Council after the group's application to be a student organization was denied.
Benedictine nuns release second album, honoring saints
Apr 14, 2013 / 15:02 pmA group of contemplative Benedictine nuns have recorded an album in honor of the angels and saints, all of the songs of which were selected out of their daily liturgical life.
New York's longest-serving priest was 'generous to a fault'
Apr 13, 2013 / 05:04 amMonsignor Gerald Ryan, the New York archdiocese's longest serving pastor and who died April 11, was described by one of his parishioners as exceedingly generous and ever-ready to help his people.
Scholar says European fight against porn shows depth of problem
Apr 11, 2013 / 03:08 amRecent public efforts to oppose pornography in two European countries reveal that porn is problem not only for religious reasons but universal human reasons, according to a professor.
Gonzaga University to review Knights of Columbus status
Apr 10, 2013 / 23:05 pmGonzaga University president Thayne McCulloh will be reviewing the school's Student Life Office decision which denied a Knights of Columbus Council application to be recognized as a “student club.”
Renovated New Mexico chapel to help form priests
Apr 10, 2013 / 03:02 amThe newly-renovated chapel of Bishop James Wall of the Gallup diocese aims to be part of the spiritual formation of local seminarians as they prepare to pastor churches in the future.
Heroic Korean War priest remembered by prison-mate
Apr 9, 2013 / 03:02 amA fellow prisoner of war has fondly recalled the heroism of Father Emil Kapaun, a U.S. Army chaplain who died in a North Korean camp and is posthumously receiving the Medal of Honor April 11.
Colorado parish dedicates 'beautiful' new church
Mar 29, 2013 / 01:02 amOur Lady of Mount Carmel, a parish of the Denver Archdiocese, recently dedicated its new church building which local Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila has described as “beautiful.”
Chief Justice refutes claim that gay lobby is politically powerless
Mar 27, 2013 / 14:11 pmSupreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts suggested that the gay community is so politically powerful that it does not need special protections, citing the rapid change in public opinion over same-sex marriage.
Supreme Court warned of harm over marriage redefinition
Mar 26, 2013 / 15:38 pmRedefining marriage to include same-sex couples could adversely affect families and society at large, the lawyer defending California's gay marriage ban told Supreme Court justices today.