Articles by Shannon Mullen
New doctrine chief welcomes debate but warns bishops about ‘schism’ risks
Sep 11, 2023 / 17:13 pmThe Argentine prelate said theological debate deepens the Church’s understanding of the Gospel.
Ulma family beatified on a ‘day of joy’ in Poland
Sep 10, 2023 / 09:51 amIt was the first time the Church has beatified an entire family at the same time.
Theodore McCarrick: ‘I have trouble with words’
Aug 31, 2023 / 15:30 pmThe former cardinal’s eloquence made him a force in the Catholic Church. Now, his loss for words appears to have spared him from criminal prosecution.
These parishioners have sent 3 million meals to Haiti. Here’s how they do it
Aug 20, 2023 / 07:00 amEverything about St. Matthew, a mega-parish in Charlotte, North Carolina, is super-sized, including its charitable outreach.
‘Attend to the planet and poor,’ Pope Francis urges college students
Aug 3, 2023 / 08:50 amPope Francis began his second day in Portugal with a meeting with Catholic students and members of an educational youth movement he helped create.
Shroud of Turin gets ‘true crime’ treatment in science-driven documentary
Jul 29, 2023 / 16:55 pm“The Shroud: Face to Face” is set for release in November 2023.
Mike Pence at Catholic conference: ‘God is not done with America yet’
Jul 28, 2023 / 13:10 pmThe former vice president, now an evangelical Protestant, emphasized his Catholic upbringing and pro-life convictions in a Napa keynote address.
Judge dismisses Texas monastery’s lawsuit against Fort Worth bishop
Jul 1, 2023 / 10:45 amThe Carmelite nuns of the Most Holy Trinity Monastery in Arlington, Texas, plan to appeal the judge’s ruling.
UPDATE: Vatican-ordered investigation targets Bishop Strickland of Tyler, Texas
Jun 25, 2023 / 11:11 amThe Vatican’s Dicastery for Bishops has completed a formal investigation of Bishop Joseph E. Strickland and the Diocese of Tyler, Texas.
Synod on Synodality document outlines discussion questions for October assembly
Jun 20, 2023 / 06:30 am“Discernment” topics include women deacons, priestly celibacy, and greater decision-making by the “People of God.”
‘A unifying moment’: Sister Wilhelmina’s nuns share their story in exclusive TV interview
Jun 4, 2023 / 08:00 amWhen the abbess of her order peered into Sister Wilhelmina’s coffin she screamed for joy: “I see a foot!”
Penitential rite held after naked man stands on St. Peter’s Basilica’s main altar
Jun 3, 2023 / 08:04 amA Polish national stripped off his clothes and climbed onto the basilica’s high altar on June 1.
PHOTOS: Thousands visiting Sister Wilhelmina's body over holiday weekend
May 28, 2023 / 14:05 pmUp to 15,000 pilgrims expected on Sunday alone, county sheriff says.
Morticians mystified by Sister Wilhelmina’s body: ‘Something special going on there’
May 26, 2023 / 13:45 pmThe local bishop, who has contacted Rome, says a “thorough investigation” is needed to answer “important questions.”
LA Archdiocese: Dodgers’ decision to honor drag queen nuns disparages real religious sisters
May 23, 2023 / 13:53 pmThe archdiocese called for “all Catholics and people of goodwill to stand against bigotry and hate in any form.”
LA Dodgers reverse course, will honor anti-Catholic drag group at Pride Night game
May 23, 2023 / 00:01 am“A full apology and explanation was given to us by the Dodgers staff which we accept,” the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence said Monday.
Moms on campus: How are Catholic colleges helping students facing unexpected pregnancies?
May 21, 2023 / 05:00 amSpurred by last year’s reversal of Roe v. Wade, Catholic colleges are devoting more resources to support young moms, a new survey by EWTN News shows.
Guard opens fire as man drives car into Vatican; suspect in custody
May 18, 2023 / 15:13 pmAn unidentified man is in custody after driving a car at high speed through a gate at the Vatican Thursday, the Holy See press office said.
Shutdown of Jimmy Lai filmmaker’s TikTok account reversed after censorship outcry
May 4, 2023 / 00:01 amThe Acton Institute said its TikTok account was abruptly taken down on May 2 without explanation.
Pope Francis calls abortion ‘senseless’ and criticizes gender theory in Budapest speech
Apr 28, 2023 / 11:40 amThe pope said abortion is “always a tragic defeat” in an address to Hungarian authorities.