Father Benedict J. Groeschel, who was a founder of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, a leading pro-life figure and popular author, retreat master and preacher, died Oct. 3 at St. Joseph's Home for the elderly in Totowa after a long illness. He was 81."We are deeply saddened by the death
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Synod Update: Speakers Say Parishes Should Welcome Same-Sex Couples : Follow the example of their parents
“The church faces the tension of upholding the truth while expressing compassion.”
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Supreme Court Sidesteps Same Sex Decision: Gay marriage to expand to 30 states
The Supreme Court refused to get involved in the national debate over same-sex marriage on Oct. 6, leaving intact lower court rulings that will legalize the practice in 11 additional states. The unexpected decision by the justices, announced without further explanation, immediately affects five stat
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California Conference: Abortion Ruling Coerces Millions
The California Catholic Conference has filed a federal civil rights complaint protesting a state ruling mandating the inclusion of voluntary direct abortion — including gender selection and late-term abortion — in California health insurance policies."This is a coercive and discriminatory act
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Kasper: Pope Wants Bishops to Decide on Communion: Pre-synodal maneuvers continue …
The author of a controversial proposal to make it easier for divorced and civilly remarried Catholics to receive Communion says he believes Pope Francis backs the measure but would not apply it without support from bishops at two upcoming synods on the family."I had the impression the pope is o
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Synod on Family to Begin Oct. 5: Cardinal says synod will have open discussion, even on sensitive topics
The "freedom of expression" that characterized preparations for the Synod of Bishops on the family—especially in responses to a Vatican questionnaire—"will also characterize the synod assembly, which certainly will take place in a climate of respect for every position, mut
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How Much Corporate Influence Is Too Much?: Faith community looks at money, power and public policy
Faith community looks at money, power and public policy
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Augustus Tolton’s Sainthood Cause Heads to Vatican: He was first African-American diocesan priest
He was first African-American diocesan priest.
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Open Hearts to Migrants Who Face Closed Borders: Their suffering can only be ‘contemplated in silence, with tears’
People need to open their hearts to the many people who are forced to migrate as they face enormous difficulties and sometimes tragedy, Pope Francis said."I pray for closed hearts that they may open. And everything I have available to me, is available to you," he told a group of young Erit
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Francis: Arms Trade at Root of Many Mideast Woes
Pope convenes summit on violence and persecution threatening minorities.