Mark Seitz of El Paso is the first bishop from a state along the Mexico border to head the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ migration committee in at least 20 years. With a migrant shelter literally in his backyard, and his diocese smack in the middle of the current humanitarian border crisis, Seitz hopes his experience will bring “new energy” to this church ministry.
Many of the conservative prelates who dominate the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops were appointed by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. His recent death deprives them of a symbolic figurehead but is unlikely to weaken their collective power or end the culture wars that have divided the group, experts say.
The death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed in an entirely un-papal-like manner Saturday, with a two-sentence announcement from the Vatican press office, making clear once and for all that Benedict stopped being pope a decade ago.
Numerous controversies marked Benedict's time as pope and, later, as pope emeritus. Here's an analysis of his impact on Catholics and the world.
The Vatican has detailed rituals and procedures to follow when a pope dies, but it has not published such rules for a pope emeritus. As a result, official word Wednesday that the health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI had worsened prompted questions about what happens if and when he dies.
The latest on events and service plans at area churches.
The latest on events and service plans at area churches.
Friction has long-simmered within the global Anglican Communion over its 42 provinces’ sharp differences on whether to recognize same-sex marriage and ordain LGBTQ clergy. The divisions widened this year.
The latest on events and service plans at area churches.
The latest on events and service plans at area churches.
Surrounded by vineyards and filled with atmospheric wine gardens, small, tourist-friendly Würzburg (just 70 minutes by train from Frankfurt) is easy to navigate by foot or streetcar. Today, one in five of its 130,000 residents are students – making the town feel young and very alive.
With my best friend riding shotgun and my two dogs in the back seat of my Buick Encore, I made the road trip from Washington, D.C., to Chicago last month for the ordination and consecration of Paula E. Clark, the first female bishop, and first Black bishop, of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. She’s also my mom.
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MJ was a tiny, black-haired girl, just five years old, when her father admitted to his bishop that he was sexually abusing her and recording t…
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TODAY’S WORD is epistolary. Example: Epistolary novels have been rather common in recent years, with a particular type having as characters bo…
TODAY’S WORD is derisory. Example: Although he was convicted of a felony, the former executive director whose embezzlement crippled the charit…
TODAY’S WORD is spurious. Example: Chelsea was blinded by Antoine’s spurious claims of love and devotion.
TODAY’S WORD is demimonde. Example: She was encouraged to do activities with her youth group and cousins, but her mother imposed strict rules …
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put a spotlight on the views of the Russian Orthodox Church. A scholar of Russian religion explains the structure and history of Orthodox Christianity.
The original day of Virgin Mary was Dec. 12, 1531 – a day which changed the course of religion and culture in Mexico.
Sunday for many people was the holiday el Dia de la Virgen — the Day of Virgin Mary of Guadalupe — and it was celebrated in splendor Saturday …
A Haitian bishop living in Ohio on Sunday called for the release of 12 adults and five children U.S.-based missionary group who were abducted …
Appeals have run out for White, the former Martinsville priest.
Some bishops hope the new policy will be a rebuke for politicians who support abortion rights but continue to receive Communion. Here's a look at what has happened and what lies ahead.
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