Yes, the synod on synodality is off to a sluggish start, especially in the United States. But if we are brutally honest about what is broken in the church, we can still have a successful dialogue.

A Reflection for the Wednesday of the First Week of Lent by Tim Reidy

While the church teaches that baptism is indeed necessary for salvation, God does not need us to complete a ritual in order to care for our children.

A Reflection for the First Tuesday of Lent, by Kerry Weber

Outspoken papal critic Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò released a letter Monday blaming “deep state” forces in the United States, the European Union and NATO for triggering the current war and demonizing Russia.

A conversation with Patrick Saint-Jean, S.J., the author of “The Crucible of Racism.”