The Catholic Bishops' Conference in Germany wants to create a Synodal Council out of both clerics and lay people, but the Vatican has declared its rejection of this plan.

What sets Fred Rogers apart from so many other public figures is very simple. I believe wholeheartedly that, given the chance, he would have been glad to meet me. And you.

A Reflection for Saturday after Ash Wednesday, by Tim Reidy

Having Mass announcements right before the liturgy ends is like having the director come out and stop “Hamlet” three minutes before it finishes in order to tell the audience where the best post-show night spots are.

A Homily for the First Sunday of Lent

History and Ash Wednesday illustrate a mutual truth: Ideas are much easier to suggest than to suppress.