Even if relations improve with the government, the Catholic Church in China needs evangelization efforts to grow beyond a devout but tiny membership.

An event at Georgetown University commemorates the 500th year of the Protestant reformation with a discussion on the progress of Catholic-Lutheran ecumenical efforts, revealing both remaining tensions and improved relations.

Due to “increasing negative feedback from various social media sites, the decision was made to withdraw the invitation extended to Father Martin.”

Chances are if you’re Catholic you’ve said it, or at least thought it: I am terrible at praying.

Papal authority has expanded dramatically over the last 150 years. But our age has seen something new—informal papal teachings meant as pastoral encouragements more than doctrinal clarifications.