Originally published in The Conversation As the sporting world and fans await the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics and the Paralympic Games, eight Catholic dioceses in Greater Paris have already ignited their own …
Key Points: The U.S. Catholic Church is experiencing a significant shift towards conservatism among younger Catholics and clergy, contrasting with the modernizing influences of Vatican II. This movement emphasizes traditional practices like Latin Masses and …
Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, emphasized that it is a “grave sin” for Catholics to support musicians who donate their proceeds to support abortion. He highlighted the importance of being aware of where one’s …
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Rui Manuel Sousa Valério as the new patriarch of Lisbon, succeeding Cardinal-Patriarch Manuel Clemente. The appointment comes shortly after the end of World Youth Day in Portugal’s capital. During the …
AJ Willingham of CNN writes that more women than ever have entered into positions of leadership in churches across the United States in the past few decades. Such moves have often been controversial as leadership …
Pope Francis has selected Rev. James Martin, an American Jesuit known for his work in outreach ministry for LGBTQ+ Catholics, to participate in a significant Vatican gathering of bishops and laypeople scheduled later this year. …
In order to prevent abuse, the Catholic Church in France has decided to generate digital ID cards for clergy members which will provide color-coded background information about them. The French Bishop’s Conference has this decision …
The Hungarian people received the Pope for a three-day visit on Friday, April 28. Although it is a spiritual journey, due to the country’s political context, its agenda will be marked by the war in …
An announcement from the Vatican has revealed that a group of nonclergy and women will be allowed to vote at a meeting of bishops. This decision can be viewed as a striking departure from the …
Brad Brooks of Reuters writes that the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board rejected an application by the Catholic Church to create the first taxpayer-funded, religious charter school in the United States. If approved, any …