How to make the church synodal? Inclusion, say respondents in 3 countries
Catholics on two different continents want more inclusion -- including of women and LGBTQ Catholics -- more adult faith formation and help with engaging young adults.
New course aims to instruct new Catholics, reenergize lifelong Catholics
A new online study course titled "What We Believe: The Beauty of the Catholic Faith" was "created by a few very imperfect disciples who happen to be crazy about Christ and his church," said one of the authors and presenters of the course.
Pope says not enough evidence to try cardinal for sexual assault
A preliminary Vatican investigation into allegations against Cardinal Marc Ouellet concluded there was not sufficient evidence to warrant opening up formal proceedings against the cardinal for sexual assault, a Vatican spokesman said.
Studying Renaissance art has transformed retired psychologist’s faith
For centuries, Renaissance art has captivated and penetrated many hearts and souls.
Idaho Supreme Court upholds state law banning most abortions
The Idaho Supreme Court Aug. 12 upheld a state law that bans abortion except in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother. The law will take effect Aug. 25.
In predawn raid, Nicaraguan police move bishop, others to Managua
Nicaraguan police burst into Matagalpa diocesan headquarters and removed an outspoken bishop who had been under house arrest for more than two weeks.
In note to nuns, pope says he is doing everything he can for Ukraine
Pope Francis said he is doing everything he can for Ukraine, saying the world was witnessing "cruelty."
Federal judge rules CRS must pay health benefits for spouse of gay employee
A U.S. District Court judge in Maryland has ruled that Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. bishops' overseas relief and development agency, must offer health care coverage to the spouses of gay employees as long as the employees' jobs are nonreligious in nature.
Service is a calling for all, not a select few, pope says
Following Christ's example of love and service to those in need is not a task reserved to a select few but a calling for all Christians, Pope Francis said.
Cardinal Becciu says pope invited him to August consistory
Cardinal Angelo Becciu, currently facing charges of embezzlement and abuse of office, said Pope Francis invited him to attend the Aug. 27 consistory.
