While Pope Francis has given special consideration to what some may consider liberal life issues, he has also spoken up strongly and clearly for the more traditional prolife issues.

The text explains that “gender theory” expresses an ideology that “denies the difference and reciprocity in nature of a man and a woman.”

The key, the filmmakers say, was to shift the spotlight off of Francis onto ordinary people who have been impacted by him.

Cardinal Raymond Burke said during a pro-life, pro-family conference that limiting Muslim immigration is a "responsible" and "patriotic" act.

The work of IOTA could help move the ecumenical movement forward. IOTA plans to meet every four years, on the model of the Olympics. It could become a blessing for all the church.

Addressed to “the bishops of the Catholic Church,” the 20-page letter was written to “accuse Pope Francis of the canonical delict of heresy, and second, to request that you take the steps necessary to deal with the grave situation of a heretical pope.”

Archbishop Gregory has been outspoken in denouncing racism and in advocating for the pope’s pastoral vision, he is perhaps most known for his role heading the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in the early 2000s.

Because the church has long defined marriage as central to lay Catholic identity, Catholic single mothers have sometimes stayed hidden in the shadows.

New calls for greater synodality—and the inclusion of many more voices than just bishops—may complicate the role of collegiality in church governance.

“Jesus finds people where they are, but he never leaves them where they are.”