Bishop Strickland wrote that he believes Pope Francis is the pope, but he “reject(s) his program of undermining the Deposit of Faith.”
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What the synod doc says about women, and what it could mean for the future of the church
The Synod on Synodality is good news for all the baptized, and in particular, it is good news for women.
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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage connects Catholics across U.S. to 2024 Congress
The 2024 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage goes across the country to converge in Indianapolis before the Eucharistic Congress opens in July 2024.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Catholic sisters are still ready at the border as the end of Title 42 threatens another crisis
Sister Norma Pimentel has devoted years to protecting life at the border as migrant flows rise and fall. Growing anxiety over the lifting of Title 42 controls at the border has been a recent distraction from her ministry.
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The end of an era for the Sisters of Charity of New York
The Sisters of Charity of New York is on a path to completion after numbers have dwindled in recent years. But the sisters are facing trying times with joy.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
There is no civil war in the Catholic Church
There is no civil war in the Catholic Church, there is only Almighty God sifting us like wheat. There is no schism ahead, only the proper ordering of us into the right places for the salvation of our souls.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Most parishes are at risk for cyber scams and attacks. Here’s what they (and you) can do to keep safe.
Cybersecurity at Catholic parishes is less robust than it could be, but several free and low-cost resources can bolster defenses.
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More Americans pray in their car than in a place of worship, survey finds
A distinct majority of those who pray (87%) said they believed they’d received an answer to their prayers in the last 12 months.
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Vatican official in charge of choosing bishops says more lay people should be consulted
Archbishop Robert F. Prevost, who took the helm at the Dicastery for Bishops in mid-April, said because a bishop is called to serve an entire diocese, not just the priests, “listening to the people of God is also important.”
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Three practical ways Catholic leaders can help us transcend culture wars
Too many disagreements cloud the profound and real communion shared among Christians. By literally coming together and meeting face-to-face, church leaders can demonstrate a better way.