Faith News
Thomas J. Reese January 10, 2019(RNS) — “Grossly misleading, irresponsible, inaccurate, and unjust” is how former New York Times religion reporter Peter Steinfels describes last August’s Pennsylvania grand jury report in its sweeping accusation that Catholic bishops refused to protect children from sexual abuse.
Faith News Analysis
Thomas J. Reese September 14, 2018Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington, D.C., has done the right thing.
Faith News Analysis
Thomas J. Reese September 10, 2018Many Catholic bishops and priests are frustrated by the continued coverage of the sex abuse crisis in the media. They believe they have fixed the problem and the church should be able to move on.
Faith Last Take
Thomas J. Reese February 05, 2018A Catholic priest should not have a woman in his bedroom at night, but I have become quite dependent on Alexa.
Faith Short Take
Thomas J. Reese January 26, 2018He just doesn’t get it when it comes to victims of abuse.
Politics & Society Short Take
Thomas J. Reese January 11, 2018No matter what you think of people coming into the country illegally, one can hardly blame children brought by their parents.
Faith Explainer
Thomas J. Reese October 30, 2017An interview with David Collins, S.J. about persecution and execution of witches.
Faith Last Take
Thomas J. Reese October 23, 2017It is time for the laity to speak out and act like true disciples of Christ in spreading the joy of the Gospel.
Religion in Vietnam today looks markedly different than it did 40 years ago.
In All Things
Thomas J. Reese March 11, 2013When should we look for white smoke Until a pope is elected twice a day there will be black smoke around noon and 7 PM White smoke could appear at these times or earlier around 10 30 AM or 4 30 PM if a pope is elected on the first ballot of the morning or afternoon Read Father Reese 39 s full Q