The Pope I admire the most is Pius XII. It is he who changed my priestly fate. Pius XI died on Feb. 10, 1939, and Pius XII was elected on … Continued
In the early Church and throughout her secular history, outstanding women have shared in the Church’s mission – holy martyrs, virgins, and mothers of families who bravely bore witness to … Continued
Some days ago at a Catholic Women’s League reception, I was asked if any progress had been made by the commission Pope Francis instituted to study the possibility of admitting … Continued
God can make us strong, even through our weaknesses The term mystical phenomena is used to embrace all those unusual and mysterious events that surpass the normal powers of the … Continued
We cannot be perfect without giving wholly of ourselves The concept of perfection, as applied to Christian life, has its origin in the Sacred Scriptures. Christ admonished his disciples: “You … Continued
The Christian presence in China has a long but broken history, shrouded by the mystery of time. Legend has it that St. Thomas, one of the 12 apostles, travelled to … Continued
Unity stems from loving Christ Five years ago, in October 2012, the Catholic bishops of Germany received a very odd invitation from the Lutherans, asking the bishops to join a … Continued
No person is perfect, not even the Bishop of Rome In Rome, division among cardinals continues concerning Holy Communion for divorced persons who have remarried civilly without first annulling their … Continued
Code of Canon Law spells out requirement Pope Francis is open to considering the ordination of married men as priests in remote communities without relaxing the strict rules of celibacy … Continued
The feast of the Resurrection of Christ is the greatest and oldest feast of the Christian Church. Its importance is emphasized by the long preparation of Lent and Passiontide, by … Continued