To be effective teachers of the faith, Catholics must be cognizant of their own sins and shortcomings when giving correction and guide to others, Pope Francis said on March 3. “So many times, we all know, it is easier or more convenient to discern and condemn the...
French monitoring groups have cited an increase in attacks on churches and religious sites, with a record 47 documented in February, despite appeals for better protection from the country’s Catholic bishops. The groups’ report said 15 vandalism attacks had been...
As the Catholic Church responds to more allegations of sexual abuse of young people by priests, an increasing percentage of Catho-lics are re-examining their commitment to the religion. 37% of U.S. Catholics, up from 22% in 2002, say news of the abuse has led them to...
India’s pro-Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has invited suggestions from minorities on how to adapt its election manifesto to making the nation more inclusive. Representatives of religious minorities, including Catholics, presented their suggestions at a March 7...
When the Synod of Bishops on the Amazon rolls around in October, the long-debated possi-bility of ordaining mature, marri-ed men to the priesthood in areas where there are priest shortages will be brought to the table, according to one Brazilian theolo-gian. Speaking...
