Rarely does the death of a private citizen elicit a formal letter of condolence from the Pope.
Politics & Society
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Teens posted photos of a ‘Jews vs. Nazis’ drinking game. How should their Catholic school respond?
The trouble began when nine students at a weekend party played “Jews vs. Nazis” beer pong.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Global meeting of Catholic families in Dublin to include outreach to L.G.B.T. people
Some church leaders in Ireland say the World Meeting of Families, to be held next year in Dublin, should be open to all kinds of families, including gay couples.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
New Mexico judge orders release of clergy sex abuse records
The documents include letters showing church leaders knew of sexual abuse allegations.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Video
Paul Ryan jabs Trump at Al Smith Dinner
At this year’s Al Smith Dinner, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan doled out the event’s trademark deprecating humor with zingers aimed at both sides of the aisle—and the White House.
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Paul Ryan makes jabs at Trump, Dolan and himself at Al Smith Dinner
“Everyone will report what happened here tonight differently,” Mr. Ryan joked.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Vetoed bill on reproductive health called ‘massive overreach by NARAL’
The California Catholic Conference said the bill “deliberately” targeted religious employers.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Cremations overtake burials, and the church adapts
Catholics are following the general public in a broader acceptance of cremation.
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
The deadliest consequence of our unfettered gun ownership is not mass shootings: it’s suicide.
A suicide prevented is often more than only one life saved; it often is a whole family preserved.
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
The Editors: Don’t underfund the Census
The Census must be done right.