The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has undertaken a coordinated effort to preach the message of immigration reform…
Catholic bishops on immigration reform
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Religion and the environment
Climate change and the environment can be contentious issues, particularly in American politics. Despite political differences, weather events such as…
The Vatican Spring?
Does the election of Francis I signal a major shift in Vatican policy, structure, or doctrine? How significant is Francis’…
Habemus Papam: Pope Francis Roundup
On March 13, 2013, after five rounds of voting, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was selected as pope, making him…
Pope Benedict XVI resigns
In a surprising announcement, Pope Benedict XVI stated on Monday that would resign at the end of the month.
Mark Lilla reviews The Unintended Reformation
Over at The New Republic, Mark Lilla reviews historian Brad S. Gregory's latest book, The Unintended Reformation: How a Religious Revolution…
Group home for prospective nuns
In a recent article from the Religion News Service, Bruce Nolan discusses a new group home for single women who…
Bishop accountability?
At the most recent United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the National Review Board stated that it was crucial for…
Sexuality and the Catholic Church
This past week the Catholic church denounced Sister Margaret A. Farley, an American nun and professor of Christian Ethics at…
The bishops, the sisters, and religious freedom
At its March 2012 meeting, the Administrative Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops approved “Our First, Most…