What we know about the new process: who is involved, what the topics for discussion will be, and whether dioceses from the United States to China can pull off the local listening sessions the Vatican is asking for.

And what does Catholic Social Teaching have to say?

A new papal document reforming the Curia will soon be published. I’m sure Pope Francis’ heart is in the right place, but I expect to be disappointed.

The number is dropping, mirroring trends seen in religious life and the priesthood for the past half-century.

If we ourselves cannot hear or see what truly matters, are we the walking dead?

The remains of St. Peter may have been and possibly still could be buried in catacombs under the Mausoleum of St. Helena, according to a paper published recently by three Italian researchers.