It’s not pleasant to watch America’s religious leaders imitate our politicians when they expropriate political cliches to explain or delay their own difficult policy decisions. The familiar political cliche of... more ››
“The Traditional Mass is not a spectator sport.”The statement rings out like a shot in the quiet, muggy, non-descript church. Oscillating fans buzz from various strategic locations. Incense wafts up from the... more ››
Did you ever hear or read about something and ask yourself "what were they thinking?" Of course you have! That's why you can easily understand the reaction of countless Christians, especially Catholics, to the latest outrage,... more ››
Sister Simone Campbell doesn't wear a habit.A nun for more than 40 years and an attorney for 35, the executive director of a Roman Catholic social justice lobby called Network doesn't feel she should wear one.Her voice mail... more ››
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the second Vatican Council, and it seems more than time to assess–as honestly and objectively as possible–the teachings and results of this ... more ››