The Archdiocese of Los Angeles called on “all Catholics and people of goodwill to stand against bigotry and hate in any form” after the Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated plans to honor a self-described “leading-edge order of queer and trans nuns.”
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Nearly 2,000 children abused by Catholic clergy over decades, says Illinois AG report
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul released a May 23 report revealing decades of abuse by Catholic clergy against almost 2,000 children.
Connect program centered on empathy, listening
The interdisciplinary “Connect: Faith, Health and Medicine” program begins this fall at St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute on the campus of St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park.
Question Corner: Are our intentions actually remembered at the shrines we donate to?
While the law is strict about avoiding any semblance of commercializing Mass intentions, it’s just as strict about ensuring that the faithful’s intentions in this context are respected as a matter of basic justice.
Survey reveals majority of Americans ‘seldom’ or ‘never’ attend religious services
A new report from the Public Religion Research Institute titled “Religion and Congregations in a Time of Social and Political Upheaval” casts a shadow of doubt on the fervor of Americans, only 16 percent of whom reported to PRRI that religion is the most important thing in their lives.
Una encuesta revela que la mayoría de los estadounidenses ‘rara vez’ o ‘nunca’ asiste a servicios religiosos
Después de viajar por Estados Unidos durante 10 meses en 1831-32, el diplomático y filósofo político francés Alexis de Tocqueville declaró en su obra clásica “Democracia en América” que “no hay país en el mundo donde la religión cristiana conserve una mayor influencia sobre las almas de los hombres que en América”.
Cardinal Zuppi, pope’s peace envoy, talks about war in Ukraine
“War is a pandemic. It involves us all,” said Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, the Italian prelate chosen by Pope Francis to lead an initiative for peace in Ukraine.
Sabbath: A blessing we should think about accepting
If we must live purposeful lives (and most of us must, to some extent), then it seems absolutely essential for us to reclaim the idea of Sabbath rest if we are to feel peaceful, well-adjusted and — dare I say it — sane.
Participants in interfaith dialogue hosted at embassy underscore pope’s call for encounter, listening
Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory in remarks May 17 at an interfaith dialogue echoed the pope’s emphasis on encountering, listening to, talking with and learning from others to build bridges of solidarity, understanding and peace.
Mass celebrated in memory of mariners lost at sea, other seafarers and their families
In anticipation of the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea, Bishop Brendan J. Cahill of Victoria, Texas, celebrated Mass in Washington to remember seafarers who have lost their lives at sea and to pray for all who work the sea and their families.
RADIO INTERVIEW: How to grow in your openness to the Holy Spirit
Jesuit Father Peter Ryan shares his witness and the importance of being open to the Holy Spirit within your life.
Archbishop Lori announces eight appointments
Archbishop William E. Lori has announced eight clergy appointments, including a new pastor for Immaculate Conception in Towson.