Donald Wuerl
Crowds recall the faith that animated MLK’s unfinished dream
By Lauren Markoe and Adelle M. Banks — August 28, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) "We can never forget as we celebrate, as we remember ... that it was that faith and the spirit of God itself that fueled, that infused the movement that led to great change and transformation," said the Rev. Bernice King.
ANALYSIS: Are Catholics shifting tone or substance on gay issues?
By David Gibson — April 2, 2013
(RNS) Catholic leaders appear to be adopting a more positive tone, if not policies, on gays and lesbians. But the new rhetoric may also be an acknowledgment of the huge shift in the court of public opinion, and maybe soon at the Supreme Court.
The story behind Pope Francis’ election
By David Gibson — March 15, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Everything about a conclave is supposed to be secret, but there are always leaks afterwards, and even broad hints from the cardinals about how a pope was elected. This time is no different.
Wanted: CEO pope to clean up unholy mess at Vatican
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — March 12, 2013
(RNS) The Catholic Church needs a strong manager to govern Vatican bureaucratic chaos. Who are cardinals who could crack the whip?
Meet the US cardinals who will vote for the next pope
By Sally Morrow — February 13, 2013
Meet the 11 Americans who will help choose the next pope
By Caleb K. Bell — February 13, 2013
(RNS) Meet the 11 U.S. cardinals who will vote in next month's conclave to elect a new pope, from the scandal-scarred Cardinal Roger Mahony to the conservative Vatican insider Cardinal Raymond Burke.
Pope Benedict XVI faces uphill challenge in trying to resurrect Latin
By Alessandro Speciale — November 14, 2012
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Latin is not a dead language, at least if Pope Benedict gets its way. He created a new Vatican academy to promote the study and knowledge of Latin in the church and in society. By Alessandro Speciale
Pope Benedict XVI convenes bishops to confront ‘tsunami’ of secularism
By Alessandro Speciale — October 8, 2012
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Fifty years after the Catholic Church convened the Second Vatican Council to confront internal changes and challenges, hundreds of bishops gathered at the Vatican to discuss how to stem the tide of secularization and rekindle faith in contemporary society. By Alessandro Speciale.
D.C. Archdiocese, Georgetown University spar over Kathleen Sebelius speech
By David Gibson — May 16, 2012
(RNS) Tensions between the Archdiocese of Washington and Georgetown University are escalating ahead of an commencement address by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. By David Gibson.
Page 3 of 3
