A Response to the Vatican's Recent Decree on Same-Sex Marriage
One month ago, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued a statement that forbids the blessing of same sex marriages by priests. Endorsed by the Pope, this statement ...Phil Saviano Shines 'Spotlight' on Clergy Abuse Epidemic
Clergy abuse survivor Phil Saviano told his story in the pages of 'The Boston Globe' and the movie 'Spotlight,' and now he's advocating for the protection of children worldwide.Extraordinary Synod Suggests Change to Come
“Pope Francis is leaving his mark by saying that we have nothing to fear from open and honest debate,” Richard Gaillardetz, the Joseph Professor of Catholic Systemic Theology, said of ...Opinion: Another Uninformed Conservative Crusade
Jeb Bush's Tweet about Obama closing the U.S. Embassy to the Vatican is another example of conservatives making statements that lack factual support. ...Opinion: Pope Francis embraces the teachings of Jesus
Not only breaking ground as the first Jesuit pope and the first from Latin America, Francis has also separated himself from several grandiose traditions of his predecessors.You should probably know this about the pope
Even with all of the non-stop media coverage there are still some things that may shock you about the new pope.First Take: Cautious optimism for Pope Francis I
New Pope Francis I garners a mixed reaction.Who will be the next pope?
And the winner is? A look at three possible contenders who could lead the Catholic Church.