The crises in the Catholic Church demand long-term solutions that are best addressed by gradual discernment leading to broad consensus on the part of the college of bishops.

The abuse crisis cannot be fixed by priests alone.

Nicholson wanted her book to be grounded in Catholic theology. She didn't want anything -- not even her depiction of imaginary creatures such as vampires -- to be at odds with the church.

A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge Sept. 25 approved the reorganization plan of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, including a $210 million settlement for victim-survivor remuneration.

What I've learned from more than 50 years in service of the church.

Young adults are ready and willing to take on responsibility for and within the church. And many already have.