Archbishop Paolo Martinelli, based in Abu Dhabi, finds himself guiding a church that must navigate pastoral life amid geopolitical shock waves. The church itself has had to adapt, he told …

The sociologist cites the administration failing to cultivate a mission-oriented faculty, a lack of bold leadership in addressing culturally unpopular Catholic positions, and unrealistic scholarly expectations

NCR columnist Michael Sean Winters reports back from the annual Way Forward gathering of bishops, theologians and other church leaders, who this year considered the challenges posed by social media …

Azariah stood up in the fire and prayed aloud: “For your name’s sake, O Lord, do not deliver us up forever,or make void your covenant.Do not take away your mercy …

The point at which we most quickly become Pharisees is in refusing forgiveness. Failing often in greater or lesser ways, everyone must constantly ask forgiveness of God and men. Besides, …