Before the conclave that elected him successor of Pope Benedict, Cardinal Jorge Brogoglio addressed the cardinal electors, expressing his p...

Catholics across America (and perhaps around the world) are being pulled right and left by their pastors. For six to twelve years a con...

Pope Francis has called for widespread consultation of the faithful in preparation for the 14th Ordinary Synod scheduled for October 4-25, ...

I’ve had a number of conversations with Catholics who are upset with one thing or another about the Church. My usual response is to congrat...

As 2014 came to an end, three significant Vatican documents captured Church and world attention: 1)  The Relatio Synodi for the upcomi...

I favor keeping “Christ in Christmas,” but I am not offended by those who wish me “Happy Holidays!” According to a Wikepedia article, t...

It seems to me that the so-called “Francis effect” (the modus operandi of Pope Francis) has had little influence on the agenda, statements...