Fasting and Abstinence at Lent
Most Catholics, even those who don’t often go to Mass, know that Lent is a time for Friday Fish Fries and “giving something up.” But ... Read More
Analysis: The Amazon and Germany – A tale of two synods
VATICAN CITY: For the next two months, most of the ink spilled by Catholic journalists will be dedicated to the Amazon, and October's synod that ... Read More
What does it mean to be laicised, defrocked, or dismissed from the clerical state?
DENVER, COLORADO: Archbishop Theodore McCarrick was laicised this week. What does it mean to be “laicised,” “defrocked,” or “dismissed from the clerical state?” Read More
Commentary: A few books for 2019
It’s probably a little late for retrospectives, but if you’re planning your reading list, here are six great novels and memoirs highly recommended for 2019. Read More