Sex abuse crisis can lead to conversion church needs, theologian says
A Boston College professor told participants at a Villanova conference that the abuse crisis is an impetus toward reform. The church must listen to survivors and seek change as she discerns God’s will.
Do more to fight poverty, say European bishops, Caritas
The Brussels-based commission representing European Catholic bishops has urged the European Commission to do more to combat poverty, warning that one in five EU citizens now face poverty.
Archbishop Sheen’s upcoming beatification greeted with joy, thanksgiving
The famed media evangelist, mission promoter and author will be beatified at the Peoria cathedral Dec. 21.
Why pray for the dead?
We are never alone, even in death. So we have a duty to the dead by our prayers, writes Elise Italiano Ureneck on purgatory, the state where God "can put the pieces back together again."
The Liturgical calendar: Growing in Jesus through the years
As one liturgical year ends this Sunday and a new one begins in Advent the following Sunday, Jesuit Father Fran Gillespie shows how the rhythms of a calendar offer opportunities for spiritual growth.
Archbishop Sheen will be beatified Dec. 21 at Peoria’s cathedral
In the same cathedral where he was ordained a priest 100 years ago, the famous media preacher will be beatified. It follows the miraculous cure of a baby considered stillborn, who after prayers to Sheen, came alive.
St. Charles Seminary opens doors for tours, concert
The 32nd annual open house event on Sunday, Dec. 8 begins with tours of the seminary, a Christmas creche collection and papal artifacts at 1 p.m., followed by the Christmas concert at 4.
Lebanon’s Catholic leaders urge protesters to remain peaceful, civilized
Sparked by Lebanon's economic crisis and rampant political corruption, the nationwide revolt -- which includes Christians, Shiite and Sunni Muslims and Druze -- aims for a sweeping overhaul of the country's political system.
Vatican’s top investigator on abuse crisis addresses Notre Dame forum
U.S. Catholics "have to be prepared for another wave of traumatic narrative" regarding the clergy sex abuse crisis, Archbishop Charles Scicluna said Nov. 13 at the University of Notre Dame.
What influence does religion have on Americans’ lives?
A new Pew poll has revealed Americans' attitudes regarding religion in civil life. One finding: Catholics polled second highest among Christians in saying churches should keep out of political matters.