The benefit of the doubt is no longer given to Church officials and recent history gives reason why.
Read MoreLike Newman, Mar Ivanios was part of a broader grouping that sought to discover the sources of unity in their own traditions, Anglican and Orthodox.
Read MoreThe twin cases raise questions about the course of justice, both civil and canonical, and how the two coincide, or come into conflict.
Read MoreOne of the most cherished pieces in the Art Gallery of Ontario's collection is The Massacre of the Innocents, part of a special exhibition until January 5th.
Read MoreAs we chronicle the activities of the great and the powerful and the humble and the afflicted, it is sometimes difficult to see progress in the world.
Read MoreAs well as marking the end of a long and sometimes controversial career, it also signals Pope Francis’ preparations for the eventual election of the next pope.
Read MoreEven war could not forestall this annual Christmas gift to the world.
Read MoreThe new law offers eligibility for citizenship to illegal migrants from three Muslim-majority countries. Muslims are excluded.
Read MoreUnderstanding Lux ex Oriente in its proper context has important significance, and the church in India helps us do just that.
Read MoreThat dialogue — priest and people together with God — is made clear when the priest and people face the altar together … God is never left out of the liturgy, but His presence can be diminished as we speak to each other.
Read MoreA century and a half is not long in the life of an ancient nation like India, but Mahatma Gandhi seems today as from an entirely alien place and age.
Read MoreThe most remarkable thing about Cardinal Tagle’s appointment is that the position was not vacant.
Read MoreThe long-serving priest is like the best wine which is only served late in the feast.
Read MoreFond memories of the holy archbishop, who loved Mary, the Eucharist and the priesthood.
Read MoreTo be in Goa for the feast of St. Francis Xavier is to give thanks. For what exactly? Really for everything.
Read MoreThe latest development may finally give the Sheen beatification the treatment it deserves.
Read MoreThe principal flourishing of Marian devotion at Holy Mass remains hidden from nearly all Catholics and even from a great number of priests.
Read MorePope Francis’ latest apostolic letter treats the crèche as a particularly effective means of making the Gospel come alive, especially for children, but not only for them.
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