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Pope Francis pays a pre-Christmas visit to Pope Benedict XVI on Dec. 21, 2018, in the Mater Ecclesiae monastery, where the retired pope lives. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
They call on the church “not to be impressed” by “the bad advocacies, the diabolical lies, the erroneous ways by which they wished to devalue priestly celibacy” in the media reporting of that synod.
Arts & CultureFilm
Joseph McAuley
'The Two Popes' tells a detailed story of the relationship between Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. But does it have all the facts right?
Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins deliver astounding performances in ‘The Two Popes’ (photo: Netflix)
Arts & CultureFilm
John Anderson
The film addresses the weightiest questions confronting the church—and not just about financial crimes and sexual abuse.
FaithFaith and Reason
Bill McCormick, S.J.
The recent writings of New York Times columnist Ross Douthat are calling political conservatives to a needed greater humility.
FaithFaith and Reason
Christiana Zenner
Anand Giridharadas comes to conclusions that are consonant with the works of Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI.
Politics & SocietyNews
Deirdre C. Mays - Catholic News Service
"Sadly, this past Sunday, I had to refuse holy Communion to former Vice President Joe Biden," Father Robert Morey wrote in a statement responding to queries from the Florence Morning News.