Catholic Church
A devout Catholic, she opposed abortion. Now she performs them.
By Yonat Shimron — July 5, 2022
(RNS) — Like many Catholics, Dr. Jennifer Villavicencio prioritized the needs of the fetus. A trip to an abortion clinic forced her to consider the needs of the woman.
Pope denies resignation rumors, hopes to visit Kyiv, Moscow
By Associated Press — July 5, 2022
ROME (AP) — He said his knee is ‘slowly getting better’ with laser and magnet therapy.
America’s religious communities are divided over the issue of abortion: 5 essential reads
By Kalpana Jain — June 29, 2022
(The Conversation) — Scholars explain why many see abortion access as a religious freedom issue and what the views of different faiths are on ‘ensoulment,’ the point at which the soul is believed to enter the fetus.
The Martinican bèlè dance – a celebration of land, spirit and liberation
By Camee Maddox-Wingfield — June 27, 2022
(The Conversation) — After years of marginalization, the bèlè dance has been embraced by a growing community who see it as a form of social and spiritual healing.
The abortion question may be decided politically. The real test is a moral one.
By Phyllis Zagano — June 25, 2022
(RNS) — Politics is not the point. The point is to make abortion unnecessary.
Pope cracks down on new Catholic religious start-ups
By Nicole Winfield — June 15, 2022
ROME (AP) — Francis issued a new decree that requires prior Vatican approval for bishops to erect new associations of the faithful, often the first step in the creation of a new apostolic society or institute of consecrate life.
After church protests, experts warn extremists may exploit abortion demonstrations
By Jack Jenkins — May 10, 2022
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘For white nationalists specifically, opposition to abortion is a centerpiece in their worldview,’ said Jared Holt, an extremism expert.
California Catholic bishops ask Supreme Court to review case challenging statute of limitations
By Alejandra Molina — May 5, 2022
(RNS) — The bishops called a California law that keeps a window open for lawsuits from sexual assault survivors ‘an unconstitutional double-revival regime.’
Study: Black Catholics in US are a tiny minority increasingly drawing on immigrants
By Yonat Shimron — March 15, 2022
(RNS) — Only 68% of Black Catholics are U.S.-born. The rest are from Africa, the Caribbean or South America.
Mark, a Gospel for Ordinary Time
By Thomas Reese — January 11, 2022
(RNS) — Of the four Gospel writers, Mark is the one you would not want to invite to dinner. But he is the one who will challenge you to listen more carefully and to think more deeply about Jesus.
The Vatican’s Pontifical Academy for Life takes on vaccine skeptics on social media
By Claire Giangravé — January 5, 2022
(RNS) — The Pontifical Academy for Life has become the most attacked Vatican department online.
Vivaldi opera gets premiere in Ferrara nearly 300 years late
By Nicole Winfield — December 31, 2021
ROME (AP) — The Catholic Church and the northern Italian city of Ferrara made their peace with Vivaldi nearly 300 years after the city’s archbishop canceled the staging of one of his operas.
In new Netflix series, Pope Francis insists old have lessons for the young
By Claire Giangravé — December 28, 2021
(RNS) — Though focused on aging, the documentary sheds light on his views on climate change, migration and polarization in the Catholic Church.
Vatican official apologizes for deleting video from Catholic LGBTQ outreach group
By Jack Jenkins — December 13, 2021
(RNS) — New Ways Ministry called the church's apology on LGBTQ matters a 'historic moment.'
New book shines light on abuse and racist discrimination of Catholic nuns
By Claire Giangravé — November 29, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — 'The Veil of Silence,' a new book by Vatican reporter Salvatore Cernuzio, details the racism, abuse and discrimination faced by nuns in female Catholic congregations.
