Catholicism
Buddhist and Catholic, priests and theologians practice ‘double belonging’
By Emily Schutz — June 14, 2022
(RNS) — ‘Religions need each other to understand themselves,’ said one Buddhist-Catholic practitioner.
Pope says traditionalist Catholics ‘gag’ church reforms
By Associated Press — June 14, 2022
ROME (AP) — Francis told a gathering of Jesuit editors in comments published Tuesday that he was convinced that some Catholics simply have never accepted the Second Vatican Council.
After abortion vote, Colorado Catholic bishops ask lawmakers to refrain from Communion
By Kathryn Post and Jack Jenkins — June 7, 2022
(RNS) — The bishops say Catholic lawmakers who voted for a law protecting abortion rights were ‘participating in a gravely sinful action.’
San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy ‘stunned’ at being named cardinal by Pope Francis
By Alejandra Molina — May 31, 2022
(RNS) — News of McElroy’s appointment is being celebrated by the faithful who advocate for LGBTQ people, immigrants and labor rights as well as among those who stand against the politicization of the Eucharist.
Pope Francis appoints cardinals, setting stage for election of his successor
By Thomas Reese — May 31, 2022
(RNS) — The pope has made the College of Cardinals more Asian and African — and more likely to elect a successor who will follow his policies.
Los Angeles archdiocese requests sheriff’s campaign ad filmed in church be taken down
By Alejandra Molina — May 20, 2022
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — 'The Archdiocese of Los Angeles was not properly informed prior to the filming either by the priest contacted at the parish, or the campaign,' the statement read, adding that it does not endorse political candidates.
Preservationists seek to acquire beloved Hollywood home to cloistered nuns
By Alejandra Molina — May 18, 2022
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Over the years, the Monastery of the Angels community has been dwindling as the nuns age and after some died from COVID-19 and other causes, making it difficult to sustain the monastery’s ‘democratic way of life.’
Avoiding a deadlocked conclave
By Thomas Reese — May 17, 2022
(RNS) — Before he dies or retires, Pope Francis needs to make changes in the process of electing a new pope to avoid the possibility of a deadlocked conclave.
Why is the church failing in the West?
By Thomas Reese — May 10, 2022
(RNS) — Vocations and church attendance are down. Young people are leaving the church in droves. Why?
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.’
After winning on abortion, it’s time for Catholic bishops to switch parties
By Thomas Reese — May 4, 2022
(RNS) — Except for ending abortion, the Republican Party has little to offer the bishops. The bishops got what they wanted out of this alliance; it is time to move on.
Religion is central in film depicting last abortion clinic along Texas’ southern border
By Alejandra Molina — April 20, 2022
(RNS) — ‘Religion does really play a big role in this and we can’t just overlook it,’ said one of the film’s directors.
Centro Islámico, a hub for Latino Muslims near and far, breaks ground on expansion during Ramadan
By Alejandra Molina — April 15, 2022
(RNS) — 'We realize that there are people who have moved specifically because we're building the only Spanish-speaking Islamic center in America,' said Jaime 'Mujahid' Fletcher, chief executive officer and founder of IslamInSpanish.
Holy Thursday is a Christian Passover, when we remember who we are
By Thomas Reese — April 11, 2022
(RNS) — Christians cannot understand the Eucharist unless they understand the Jewish Passover.
At top universities, institutes of Catholic thought focus on science and religion
By Alejandra Molina — March 28, 2022
(RNS) — A multi-million dollar grant will support a new three-year plan for creating a national network of independent institutes of Catholic thought at US universities.
