Rare is the story that manages to be so depressing in so many ways. A recent report about a Catholic priest allegedly using an app for sexual activity is one of them.

The best essays in 'The God Beat' are quietly reflective, deeply informed, subjective but not solipsistic.

Is there a way to fight back?

As we thought about the future of the church, I couldn’t help but look at the situation on Catholic social media at that very moment.

During his keynote address at the Catholic Media Conference on June 10th, Auxiliary Bishop Robert E. Barron of Los Angeles said the role of Catholic media is to prioritize the proclamation of the word of God.

In this era of viral videos and the cult of social media personalities, understanding mental health and also the effects of celebrity priesthood is a conversation we must have.