This week, we talk to Catholic comedian, Jeremy McLellan.
June 2018
Posted inEspañol, La Palabra
¿Dónde estás?
Adán, desamparado, reconoce que ha tocado fondo y que sólo Dios puede hacerle renacer de sus cenizas.
Posted inFeatures, Politics & Society
Canadian Catholics grapple with a history of “whitewashing” indigenous children
Canada has begun truth-seeking and reconciliation, and the Sisters of Charity in Nova Scotia are confronting their order’s role in a racist educational system.
Posted inExplainer, Faith
What are ‘canonical penalties’ and how should they be handed down?
It is rare for penalties to be discussed in relation to a subject other than abortion.
Posted inArts & Culture, Music
“Be Not Afraid”: The song that eases the biggest transitions in—and out of—life
Bob Dufford, S.J., started writing “Be Not Afraid” when he was, well, afraid.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Meet the Hawaiian women leading the fight against a $1.4 billion telescope on a sacred mountain
The Thirty Meter Telescope would cover six acres on Mauna Kea, one of the most sacred places in Hawaii, and women are leading the resistance.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Bishops to update voting guidelines to ‘apply the teaching of Pope Francis to our day’
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops voted today to revise their document on Catholics in public life, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” in advance of the 2020 presidential election.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Can you take a knee and still show respect to the flag on June 14?
Many ostensibly patriotic Americans do not know and, if known, do not obey, that federal law prohibits using the flag “as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery,” “embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs” and more.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Argentine Congress votes in favor of elective abortion by narrow margin
The lower house of Argentina’s congress on Thursday approved a bill that would legalize elective abortion in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy, sending the measure to the Senate. President Mauricio Macri has said he will sign the bill if it’s approved.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Q&A: Bangladeshi human rights activist speaks out on clergy sexual abuse
After ucanews.com reported accusations against Bangladeshi Father William Walter Rozario — allegations he denied — the former Maria Bambina nun, Rosaline Costa, answered the following questions about the situation in Bangladesh.