A federal judge wrote that it is unlikely church officials would be able to prove that their constitutional rights were being violated.
US Church
Posted inFaith, News
97 years later, the largest Catholic church in America is finally finished
The ‘crown jewel’ of the basilica, the Trinity Dome, was dedicated Friday. It’s made of more than 14 million pieces of Venetian glass.
Posted inFaith
How does it feel to go to church when you’re homeless?
This week’s guest is Eve Tushnet, a contributing writer for America. Her latest article is “What it’s like going to church when you’re homeless.” Ms. Tushnet says she was inspired to write the article when she saw a fellow parishioner leave Mass early, then saw him later asking people for money. “He had left so […]
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
U.S. bishops urge Trump to reconsider withdrawal from U.N. migration compact
The United States has removed itself from another international dialogue aimed at tackling a complex international challenge—migration.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Bishop Robert Barron: A Fulton Sheen for the 21st Century?
A new book shows Bishop Robert Barron’s ambitious plans to evangelize culture in the United States.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
The beautiful legacy of black Catholicism in the United States
This week’s guest is Mary C. Curtis, an award-winning journalist who is currently a columnist for Roll Call. Her latest article for America is “Catholics of color are keeping the U.S. Catholic Church alive.” Ms. Curtis says “being [a] black Catholic was very natural, it was just my life.” She grew up in Maryland, and […]
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
U.S. bishops: ‘Net neutrality protections are critical to the faith community to function’
Bishop Coyne urged the retention of the current open internet policies in the wake of a FCC draft proposal that would repeal those protections.
Posted inFaith, News
New museum tells the story of the Bible — chapter and verse
The $500 million museum contains six floors, a theatre, gift shops and restaurants.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Stop preaching about your vacation and move on from ‘selfie sermons’
A homily loaded with autobiographical details is not the only way to get the interest of a congregation.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
We need to stop treating Latinos as if they were new to Catholicism
This week’s guest is Hosffman Ospino, an associate professor of Hispanic ministry and religious education at Boston College. His latest piece is “10 ways Hispanics are redefining American Catholicism in the 21st century.” “We tend to think of Hispanics as newcomers,” says Dr. Ospino. Yet, “we need to keep in mind the long history of […]