The bishop has not joined government-approved associations for church officials.
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Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
As a criminal prosecution looms, the Vatican takes control of Catholic movement in Peru
The Vatican said Francis had followed the saga of the Sodalitium of Christian Life for years and was “particularly concerned about the seriousness of information about the internal regime, the training and financial management.”
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
If God spoke up in our lives, would we really listen?
We tell ourselves that we would happily do whatever God wanted if God would only make himself clear.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
The humbling spirituality of (bad) fishing
My fishing life has been a series of snagged lines and broken dreams.
Posted inFaith, Last Take
A Portrait of Black Catholicism: Celebrating 40 years of the Black Catholic Theological Symposium
In 1978, Thaddeus Posey, O.F.M., started the Black Catholic Theological Symposium.
Posted inFaith, News
Preparing for Pope Francis, young Chileans say they’re glad he wants to hear their opinions
“Today people my age feel very alone, and that’s why we are always on social media. We want to feel part of something. And today the church doesn’t offer people enough to help them feel they are part of a group.”
Posted inFaith, News
Federal court upholds free speech rights of Baltimore pregnancy centers
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit struck down a Baltimore ordinance that would have forced pro-life pregnancy centers in the city to post signs stating they do not provide or refer for abortions or contraceptives.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis baptizes 34 babies in Sistine Chapel; says nursing is “language of love”
Many of the parents of the baptized babies are Vatican employees.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Cardinal Tobin: ‘I hope women will continue to speak the truth’
An interview with Cardinal Joseph Tobin on the changing place of women in the church.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis visits children’s hospital on eve of the Epiphany
The pope greeted the children and “exchanged some words of comfort with the parents who are caring for their children in their tiring and painful trials.”