“As long as the church hierarchy remains exclusively male, Catholic doctrine on sex and gender increasingly lacks credibility.”
US Church
Posted inFaith, Signs Of the Times
Cardinal Surprises
A 5 a.m. wake-up call from a friend in Rome alerted Cardinal-designate Blase J. Cupich of Chicago to the news that Pope Francis had added his name to the list of church leaders soon to be made cardinals. The previous six archbishops of Chicago received a red hat, but Pope Francis has recently skippe
Posted inPolitics & Society, Washington Front
Does your Catholic faith shape your politics, or is it the other way around?
We need more faithful Catholics running for office and more outreach to Catholic voters.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Trump and Clinton to trade jokes instead of barbs at Al Smith dinner
“You can accomplish a lot more by inviting folks of different political loyalties to an uplifting evening, rather than in closing the door to them.”
Posted inFaith, Signs Of the Times
How diversity is keeping this Boston parish from closing
Better engaging Latino populations could be key to Catholic schools’ survival.
Posted inIn All Things, Politics & Society
Is there a ‘Trump effect’ on public morality?
U.S. voters—especially evangelicals—appear to have vanquished their inner Puritan and are now far more accepting of sinning politicians.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Cardinal Joseph Tobin says it’s all about listening
The archbishop discusses his experience with Catholic sisters, thoughts on communion for divorced and remarried Catholics and more.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
New U.S. cardinal Tobin recalls clash with Trump running mate over Syrian refugees
Tobin warns against “atmosphere of fear” in Notre Dame speech, says people of faith must fight unjust policies.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Political discourse on women and people of faith must change, says U.S.C.C.B. President Archbishop Kurtz
Politicians, their staffs and volunteers should reflect our best aspirations as citizens,” he said.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Signs Of the Times
Abuse Compensation
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York said on Oct. 6 that it has created a compensation program for people who were sexually abused by priests or deacons.