Articles by Carl Bunderson
Inter-religious leaders in Pakistan urge protections for religious minorities
Aug 9, 2019 / 09:09 amCatholic and other religious leaders signed a joint resolution Thursday encouraging the Pakistani government to adopt policies to protect religious minorities.
Records on life of Father Flanagan, founder of Boys Town, presented at Vatican
Jul 23, 2019 / 02:01 amThe cause for canonization of Servant of God Edward Flanagan, the priest who founded Nebraska's Boys Town community for orphans and other boys, advanced Monday with the presentation of a summary of records on his life.
Omaha, Lincoln dioceses push back on subpoenas for child sex abuse records
Feb 28, 2019 / 17:07 pmThe Archdiocese of Omaha and the Diocese of Lincoln intend to ask a Nebraska court to suspend subpoenas compelling the Catholic institutions of the state to provide all records related to child sex abuse, CNA learned on Thursday.
Analysis: What to make of the CDF's hysterectomy 'responsum?'
Feb 26, 2019 / 15:01 pmThe National Catholic Bioethics Center issued a commentary this month in response to a December Vatican document on the moral liceity of hysterectomies in certain medical situations.
Open letter asks Pope Francis to adopt vegan diet during Lent
Feb 9, 2019 / 06:01 amAn environmental group is asking Pope Francis to abstain from all animal products during Lent, promising a $1 million donation to a charity of his choice if he does so.
'A sense of conversion' - A bishop reflects on the Mundelein retreat
Jan 11, 2019 / 16:44 pmPraying daily before the Eucharist with more than 250 other U.S. bishops was, for Bishop James Wall of Gallup, the highlight of a seven-day episcopal retreat held this week at Mundelein Seminary in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Ecumenical Patriarch recognizes independence of Orthodox Church of Ukraine
Jan 7, 2019 / 20:01 pmThe Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople on Saturday signed a tomos of autocephaly for the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, formally recognizing the Church's independence.
What is the Apostles' Creed, anyway? A CNA Explainer
Dec 6, 2018 / 18:01 pmDuring Wednesday's funeral for George H.W. Bush, US President Donald Trump made headlines when he did not recite the Apostles' Creed. Supporters and critics of the president speculated on what his omission might have meant.
Did Iowa diocese give enough warning about abusive priest?
Nov 6, 2018 / 13:54 pmA New Mexico man says that an Iowa diocese neglected to tell him about the extent of abuse committed by a priest living in his home. Leaders in the diocese told CNA they tried to warn the man about the priest’s past, and that current leaders have attempted to do everything possible to manage the priest’s situation, within the confines of canon law.
Bootkoski claims at odds with NY Times McCarrick abuse report
Sep 5, 2018 / 13:31 pmBishop Emeritus Paul Bootkoski of Metuchen said last week that claims of abuse against then-Cardinal McCarrick made to his diocese were reported to the then-nuncio in a timely manner. Accounts from some alleged victims suggest the diocese had been aware of McCarrick’s misconduct long before it was reported.
Priests call Word on Fire conference a consoling encounter with scripture
Aug 23, 2018 / 15:01 pmReturning from Bishop Robert Barron's conference held this week on preaching, several priests said the experience was a grace-filled time to focus on one of the most important roles with which they are tasked.
Bishop Trautman responds to release of Pennsylvania grand jury report
Aug 15, 2018 / 15:59 pmBishop Donald Trautman responded Tuesday to the Pennsylvania grand jury report on allegations of clerical sex abuse of minors, saying he did not condone or enable such abuse during his tenure leading the Diocese of Erie.
Bay area project expands Gregorian chant instruction to children, teens
Jul 27, 2018 / 02:01 amAn initiative in the Archdiocese of San Francisco to form the Catholic imagination through beauty will next month host a workshop on how to teach “chant camps,” in which children and teens are educated in Gregorian chant.
Cardinal McCarrick reportedly lived on IVE seminary property during retirement
Jul 24, 2018 / 16:08 pmCardinal Theodore McCarrick is reported to have lived alongside a Maryland house of formation for members of a religious order whose founder has faced Vatican charges of sexual misconduct.
Update: 'Exoneration' of St John Cantius founder 'without foundation'
Jun 29, 2018 / 12:01 pmUPDATE: Fr. Szarek reaffirmed June 29 that he accepts the Archdiocese of Chicago's decisions regarding Fr. Phillips. In a statement posted at the St. John Cantius parish website, he said, "reports that the Independent Review Board exonerated Fr. Phillips are without foundation."
Canons of St John Cantius founder remains barred from public ministry
Jun 25, 2018 / 14:29 pmThe religious superior of Father C. Frank Phillips, former pastor of St. John Cantius Parish in Chicago, told the parish Sunday that the priest remains prohibited from exercising public ministry in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
In Florida, bishops' 'Faithful Citizenship' debate heats up
Jun 14, 2018 / 15:49 pmWhat some expected would be a brisk vote to provide supplementary videos and a statement on political life turned out to be a lengthy discussion at the USCCB general assembly meeting on Thursday, covering the future of the bishops’ guide to political engagement, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship.
Apostolic nuncio encourages US bishops in 'listening'
Jun 13, 2018 / 14:12 pmSpeaking to the US bishops’ spring meeting on Wednesday, Archbishop Christophe Pierre urged the importance of listening: to youth, to the Hispanic population, and to the Holy Father.
Cardinal DiNardo: New US asylum policy erodes the right to life
Jun 13, 2018 / 06:36 amAt the opening of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ general assembly on Wednesday, the conference president issued a statement condemning the Trump administration’s adoption of stricter asylum policies and its policy of family separation at the US-Mexico border.
New Baltimore policy permits outdoor Catholic weddings
Jun 11, 2018 / 12:07 pmThe Archdiocese of Baltimore has announced a policy to allow weddings to be held outside of parish churches, including at outdoor venues.