Some very interesting comments from readers on my recent column quot Post-Clerical Catholics quot many thanks to all those who have taken the time to share their thoughts Along those same lines Pope Francis kept up his own running commentary on the issue of clericalism when he spoke to 120 s

A guest blog from Michael Rogers, S.J., a Jesuit priest living in Rome.

UNICEF reports that in the ongoing violence that has gripped Bangui the capital of the Central African Republic since early December attacks against children have sunk to a vicious new low with at least two children beheaded and one of them mutilated ldquo We are witnessing unprecedented levels

It is disturbing to learn that many of the objects we take for granted as part of our daily lives mdash clothes chocolate coffee ndash are frequently made under conditions that aren rsquo t simply unjust but that can only be described as slavery Once thought to be a moral issue dealt with in the

The Associated Press reports tonight that in a late night ruling Justice Sonia Sotomayor has blocked the implementation of portions of President Barack Obama 39 s health care law that would have forced some faith-affiliated organizations to provide health insurance for employees that includes birth

As a user of pick one Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Tumblr Pinterest or whatever has been invented as I rsquo m typing these words I make the following resolutions for the New Year 1 nbsp I will treat everyone with charity and give everyone the benefit of the doubt nbsp No matter ho