Catholicism
How a Latino congregation in California found itself at the center of ELCA’s racial reckoning
By Alejandra Molina — August 10, 2022
(RNS) — Leaders of the denomination, which is 96% white, say they’re striving toward ‘becoming a multiethnic and multicultural church’ as they grapple with accusations of racism.
In ruling for the praying football coach, what did the Supreme Court really say?
By Thomas Reese — August 10, 2022
(RNS) — Does the decision protect private, personal prayer, or is it the camel’s nose for more prayer in schools?
Kansas nuns oppose abortion-related state amendment, challenging archbishop
By Jack Jenkins — July 27, 2022
(RNS) — “A church sign said, ‘Jesus trusted women. We do too,’” reads the nuns’ letter.
Pope in Quebec amid decline of Catholic Church in province
By Rob Gillies — July 27, 2022
QUEBEC CITY (AP) — Although nearly all of the province’s 6.8 million French speakers have Catholic roots, fewer than 10% attend Mass regularly, compared with 90% several decades ago.
Pope Francis is not going to resign, yet
By Thomas Reese — July 19, 2022
(RNS) — Pope Francis has indicated the need for explicit guidelines for retired popes.
A new survey found Latino Catholics overwhelmingly support abortion rights. Here’s why.
By Alejandra Molina — July 18, 2022
(RNS) — With Roe v. Wade overturned, new data from the Washington, D.C.-based Public Religion Research Institute found that among Latino Catholics, 75% say abortion should be legal in most or all cases. That’s a big jump from the 51% who said so in 2010.
Eucharist, sacrament of unity and source of division
By Thomas Reese — July 5, 2022
(RNS) — Francis’ letter is a heartfelt cry to end the liturgical wars.
California Christian groups fight post-Roe measures to expand abortion rights
By Alejandra Molina — July 1, 2022
(RNS) — 'So many of us have worked for a large part of our lives to see Roe end and then to realize that as Roe is ending, California is increasing abortion — that is very difficult.'
What has the demise of Roe v. Wade cost the Catholic Church?
By Thomas Reese — June 27, 2022
(RNS) — Will Democrats stung by their defeat on abortion now partner with the bishops on a wider pro-life agenda?
EXPLAINER: What led to priests being killed in Mexico?
By Mark Stevenson — June 24, 2022
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Drug cartels have long used the remote mountains to plant illicit crops of marijuana and opium poppies.
Why nonsense stories about the pope resigning keep popping up
By Thomas Reese — June 22, 2022
(RNS) — Francis can still perform his papal duties as long as his mind is clear.
Will La Luz Del Mundo persist with leader behind bars?
By Alejandra Molina — June 22, 2022
(RNS) — It’s incredibly difficult to leave a religious organization that’s given followers a worldview that says, ‘we are God’s chosen,’ experts note.
On abortion, Muslim Americans say Islamic history is ‘on the side of mercy’
By Alejandra Molina — June 17, 2022
(RNS) — Muslim Americans are gearing up for what overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade decision could mean for their communities.
Jesus’ earthly dad, St. Joseph – often overlooked – is honored by Father’s Day in many Catholic nations
By Gloria Falcão Dodd — June 17, 2022
(The Conversation) — The Catholic Church considers St. Joseph a role model of fatherhood and faith. In many countries, Father’s Day is celebrated on his feast day.
My generation needs to apologize to the class of 2022
By Thomas Reese — June 15, 2022
(RNS) — Thanks to us, this rising generation is the world’s last chance.
