“This will be our way of proceeding,” the pontiff began, “being attentive to the heart, mind and spirit of each; listening to one other; expressing only the main point and …
Paul Lowry Confessional. Lawmakers in multiple U.S. states in recent years have moved to require priests to violate the seal of confession as part of mandatory reporting laws.
The 170 cardinals attending the extraordinary consistory called by Pope Leo XIV set the church’s mission and synodality as the priorities for their two days of discussions.
Daniel IbáñezPope Leo XIV greets the crowd in St. Peter’s Square from the central loggia during the Urbi et Orbi blessing on Dec. 25. COMMENTARY: The extraordinary consistory sheds light …
Digital Storm Gavel. The mission group originally brought suit against the state in 2023, arguing that the nondiscrimination law hindered its ability to hire solely workers who agree with the …
(See the readings for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph) “Allow it for now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness,” …
Credit: Digital Storm/Shutterstock Jan 7, 2026 / 15:04 pm (CNA). A federal appeals court this week upheld a years-old principle of U.S. law that allows religious organizations to hire only …
Credit: Digital Storm/Shutterstock Jan 7, 2026 / 15:04 pm (CNA). A federal appeals court this week upheld a years-old principle of U.S. law that allows religious organizations to hire only …
Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV addresses cardinals during the extraordinary consistory on Jan. 7, 2026 in Vatican City. Cardinals who spoke to the Register as they entered the consistory all …
Confessional. | Credit: Paul Lowry (CC BY 2.0) Jan 7, 2026 / 14:34 pm (CNA). A proposed law in Arizona could see priests facing felony charges if they fail to …
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