Maybe that's the subconscious appeal of sports: how we might tempt death through a game.

Union in Communion“Longing for Communion,” by Timothy P. O’Malley (7/18), presents the concrete situation confronted by many Catholic-Lutheran partners today in the United States. The starting point for a pastoral approach to these couples ought to be the union, however imperfect,

This weekend ldquo Jason Bourne rdquo the newest installment of the Paul Greengrass Matt Damon Bourne films drops in theatres worldwide Like its predecessors ldquo Jason Bourne rdquo is a masterpiece of hand-to-hand-combat twisty government conspiracy and action action action Also moti

Cardinal Tong seeks to respond to those who wonder whether an agreement between the Holy See and Beijing “may be going against the principles of the church.”

Passion is welcome, but not when it seems partisan.

Aid groups fear they may be overwhelmed by the sheer numbers involved.

"Strong majorities also oppose taxpayer funding, support the right of conscientious objectors to opt out of abortions, and would generally limit the procedure to—at most—the first trimester."

LaFond has dedicated herself to a grueling training schedule, which included practicing the triple jump in the snow at 8 p.m., but said she couldn't have done it without God and the people who have been praying for her.

It is likely that “you don’t see them because they don’t come.”

Members of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious will deliver a letter to presidential candidates later this week.

It is difficult to even call the council "Great" when the majority of Orthodox Christians were not represented.

This is the thirty-fourth entry in the Bible Junkies Online Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles In this entry the narrative turns to the origin and development of the Church at Antioch For previous entries please now go to the Complete Acts of the Apostle Commentary where you can find links to

Hundreds of priests and bishops filled the Rouen cathedral along with many hundreds more people, including Muslims who have joined in the grieving since the murder of the 85-year-old priest.

"Panama, with its canal, is a bridge between two continents, and we'll also make it a symbolic bridge between young people, especially in Latin America," said Cardinal Jose Lacunza Maestrojuan of David, Panama.

The Italian bishops' conference advised all pilgrims who visited or attended events at its Casa Italia center in Krakow to see a doctor.

"We're looking for the most focused ways the parish can support the rebuilding, both financially as well as material support."

The decision from Archbishop Martin comes after anonymous letters alleged a culture of gay activity at the college.

Phyllis Zagano is one of 12 people appointed to the commission the Vatican announced Tuesday.

The need for new options only grows more evident.

The commission includes six women among its twelve members, including Phyllis Zagano, who has written widely on the subject of women deacons.