Catholicism
Pope Francis called surrogacy ‘deplorable’ – but the reasons why women and parents choose surrogacy are complex and defy simple labels
By Danielle Tumminio Hansen — January 17, 2024
(The Conversation) — Surrogacy can exploit women, but others may choose to be involved for altruistic reasons. A scholar points out that surrogacy’s ethical value is dependent upon the people and systems who use it.
Capitalizing on his teachings on sex, Pope Francis’ critics shame themselves
By Thomas Reese — January 16, 2024
(RNS) — Jesus didn’t spend his time obsessing over people’s sex lives.
Church Militant founder Michael Voris resigns
By Jack Jenkins — November 21, 2023
(RNS) — Michael Voris was asked to resign for ‘breaching the Church Militant morality clause,’ according to a press release.
Catholic groups protest at White House to call for Gaza cease-fire
By Jack Jenkins — November 2, 2023
(RNS) — Asked about Biden's proposal for ‘humanitarian pauses’ instead of a cease-fire, one demonstrator called it a ‘minimalist’ proposal.
Francis wants the synod in every parish. Here’s how to bring it to yours.
By Thomas Reese — October 23, 2023
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Such a process is a far cry from a parish meeting presided over by the pastor who announces and defends his preordained decisions.
Cardinal Hollerich guides synod with a gentle hand
By Thomas Reese — October 20, 2023
(RNS) — Hollerich hopes the synod can develop a road map for worldwide consultation before the next session of the synod in October 2024.
Covering synods for the media is not easy
By Thomas Reese — October 16, 2023
(RNS) — Pope Francis does not like the Western press, which he thinks focuses on hot-button issues.
Pope Francis has stacked the next conclave — but will it matter?
By Claire Giangravé and Jack Jenkins — September 25, 2023
(RNS) — In Pope Francis' new global church, the Vatican pastime of predicting the next pope gets increasingly trickier.
Reports of forced retirement prompt defiance from embattled Bishop Strickland
By Jack Jenkins — September 12, 2023
(RNS) — In an email, the East Texas bishop told RNS that he ‘cannot voluntarily abandon the flock that I have been given charge of as a successor of the apostles.’
The synod’s priorities are communion, participation, mission — not who can be priests
By Thomas Reese — September 5, 2023
(RNS) — If we continued as usual with just different people in charge, then we missed the revolution Pope Francis is calling for.
We want God to be like Batman
By Thomas Reese — July 26, 2023
(RNS) — Deep in our hearts, we want God to beat up our enemies and punish evildoers.
Bishop Strickland subject to Vatican investigation
By Jack Jenkins — June 26, 2023
(RNS) — The investigation, known as an apostolic visitation, comes after years of controversy surrounding Strickland.
Bishops begin process that could ban gender-affirming care in Catholic hospitals
By Jack Jenkins — June 16, 2023
(RNS) — The vote doesn't ban gender-affirming care outright but sets in motion a process that could end up barring the practice at Catholic health care facilities.
Charges reduced for ‘Indigenous Peoples 5’ in toppling of Junipero Serra statue
By Alejandra Molina — May 26, 2023
(RNS) — Since the toppling of the statue at Mission San Rafael Arcángel in San Rafael, more than 80,000 have signed a petition urging District Attorney Lori Frugoli to drop the charges against the protesters.
Amid Catholic opposition, House passes GOP-backed border security bill
By Alejandra Molina — May 12, 2023
(RNS) — Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso called the bill 'harmful' and 'extreme' in a letter signaling the US bishops’ opposition to the legislation. The legislation is not likely to pass the Democrat-controlled Senate.
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