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Married priests may be open for debate, but only for Amazon
The Amazon region of Brazil has five times fewer priests per Catholic than the United States, so a 2019 Synod of Bishops for the area may consider ordination of married "proven men." Celibacy retains a rich theological dimension, experts say.
Authority comes from good example, not having the best title, pope says
Hypocrisy, like that of the scribes and Pharisees of Jesus' time, is not the only temptation that continues to plague religious communities, Pope Francis said. Pride also is a great danger.
Teach students role of justice in migration, pope says
Catholic universities need to study the root causes of forced migration and ways to counter the discrimination and xenophobic reactions it provokes in so many traditionally Christian nations, Pope Francis said.
Book says nuns found John Paul I dead, could help on path to sainthood
Two women may hold the key to clearing up questions still surrounding the death of Pope John Paul I and to overcoming the first hurdle on his path to canonization.
USCCB president decries massive shooting at Texas Baptist church
UPDATED - The U.S. Catholic Church stands "in unity" with the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, and the larger community after a shooting during Sunday services took the lives of at least 26 people and injured at least 20 others.
Immigration advocates say Trump stirs anti-immigrant fears after attack
New York immigration advocates said Nov. 2 that President Donald Trump used a tragedy in their city to further vilify immigrants instead of unifying the country at a time when the U.S. needs it most.
There’s time to talk and reduce ‘hair trigger’ North Korea tensions
Experts agreed that multiparty dialogue, not confrontation, is critical to calm the nuclear crisis between the U.S. and North Korea. If the rhetoric remains hot, "you know where that's going to go," said former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel.
Former IBM executive now ministers to the homeless, addicted and trafficked
Mildred Moy created Catholic Street Missionaries after a "conversion experience." The outreach, now an official initiative of the Archdiocese of Vancouver (BC), combines deep spirituality with compassionate action.
Bishop calls on Congress to carefully review, consider tax cut bill
Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida, also called for prudence on the part of Congress and the American public so that all the provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are fully understood.
Year’s work pays off as Ryan’s girls bring home soccer championship
Two-a-day workouts and unrelenting focus helped the Ragdolls defeat the Lansdale Crusaders, 1-0, to clinch the Catholic League girls’ soccer title on Oct. 30.