In an address to the Pontifical Biblical Institute, Pope Benedict expressed hope that the sacred Scriptures will become a font of spirituality.
Catholic leaders say a proposal requiring Baltimore pregnancy centers to post a disclaimer telling clients they do not provide abortion services is harassment.
In a lecture Bishop Donald W. Trautman of Erie, Pa., sharply criticized what he called the “slavishly literal” translation into English of the new Roman Missal.
Rising unemployment is dampening morale on Main Street and threatening economic recovery.