Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki commented, “To some, the consumption of pornography may seem harmless. But I agree with Pope Francis, who condemns it and warns of its dangers, especially the violation of human dignity.”

A Reflection for Saturday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time, by Molly Cahill

Retired Bishop Howard J. Hubbard of Albany, whose request to be returned to the lay state was rejected by the Vatican, has been hospitalized at Albany Medical Center after suffering a major stroke this week.

Pope Francis’ clash with the vicar of Rome says a lot about his approach to reform.

A Reflection for Friday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time, by James T. Keane

The newest book by James Martin, S.J., inspires us to ask: Do you believe that Jesus can give you new life?