Too often, Catholics expect Pope Francis to reflect their personal or political convictions perfectly, forgetting that he is the head of a global church, not of a political party of any particular country.
Cardinal McElroy shared his reflections on the synod with America Vatican correspondent Gerard O'Connell in this wide-ranging interview at the North American College in Rome.
Pope Francis asked the Dicastery for Communication to find creative ways of continuing to share the Gospel––while simultaneously reducing their expenses.
On election day, voters in 10 states will vote on ballot initiatives related to abortion. If the past two years are any indication, I fear the pro-life movement can expect yet another round of bruising electoral defeats.
Cardinal Robert McElroy, Bishop Robert Barron and Bishop Daniel Flores talk with Gloria Purvis about their roles as shepherds in their dioceses and the U.S. church in an election year.
Gloria Purvis and Sam Sawyer, S.J., discuss the Catholic imperative to form and obey one’s conscience, especially around two key voting issues: abortion and racism.