Gospels hold clues for role of women, men in the church, panel says
The Gospels have a lot to contribute to current discussions about the role of women and men in the life of the church, three Italian theologians said during a panel … Learn More
Category: National/International
John Paul II shrine ‘considering’ whether to remove mosaics by Father Rupnik
In light of several serious accusations of abuse against Catholic artist Father Marko Rupnik, the Knights of Columbus told CNA that they “are carefully considering the best course of action” … Learn More
Catholic Charities, three other major nonprofits ‘team up’ to counter polarization in U.S.
Four major nonprofits have launched a joint effort to counteract rising polarization and isolation in the U.S., including Catholic Charities USA, the organization dedicated to carrying out the domestic humanitarian … Learn More
Catholics call for vigilance as more legislatures advance medically assisted suicide bills
During February, Pope Francis’ monthly intentions asked the faithful to pray for the terminally ill — as well as their families — with the petition that they “receive the necessary … Learn More
Uptick in attacks on Catholic parishes reveals hostility to faith, religious liberty
In a message to parishioners, Father Ed Cimbala, pastor of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Parish in New York City, revealed that overnight on March 3 intruders entered his rectory and office, wrecking … Learn More
By giving to CRS collection, Catholics ‘walk with Jesus on his mission of mercy,’ bishop says
The collection will be held at Masses the weekend of March 9 and 10.
Q&A: Why does the church oppose IVF? What can be done about frozen embryos?
When the Alabama Supreme Court recently recognized the personhood of embryos, it gave legal standing to something the church has clearly established: An embryo is a human being and should … Learn More
Who’s Holy Land is it? A history of the most contested swath of land in the Middle East
Peace in the birthplace of Jesus. After millennia of fighting, is such a thing even achievable? To this day, the Holy Land remains perhaps the most hotly contested piece of … Learn More
What is love? U.S. bishops’ new initiative offers ‘clarity’ for the culture’s questions
“Love Means More,” a new teaching initiative of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has a statement of purpose, a website, and a promise to keep building the website to … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin is one of seven U.S. cardinals pledging to help heal Ukraine’s wounds with new fund
The fund is aimed at ‘healing physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds inflicted by the criminal Russian invasion.’