Reflections on life, meaning and purpose

Is the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Undergoing a General Overhaul?

National Catholic Register Pope Francis meets with diplomats accredited to the Holy See at the Vatican’s Hall of Blessings on Jan. 10. NEWS ANALYSIS: Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Giacomo Morandi, who had served as secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith since 2017, as bishop of the Diocese of Reggio Emilia-Guastalla, Italy. […]

Is the Cardinal Catholic?

Cupich has become what many Catholics see as “the American pope.” There is no doubt he is a personal favorite of Pope Francis, who became familiar with Cupich through Cdl. Maradiaga. Maradiaga met Cupich at a function in D.C. a number of years back and personally recommended him to the pope. The entire process for selecting […]

Backlash to Transgender Swimmers

Philadelphia (ChurchMilitant.com) – In a swim meet between Yale, Penn State and Dartmouth on Saturday, Penn transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, who has been destroying his competition since joining the women’s swim team, met a formidable opponent in the 100-meter freestyle race. Iszac Henig and Lia Thomas While Thomas won two races, he was defeated in the 100-meter freestyle by […]

Catholic refugees from Afghanistan in ‘purgatory’ waiting for visas

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Although the United States left Afghanistan at the end of August, it left behind thousands still affected by the resulting turmoil. Among them is an Afghan Catholic family of five. Their names were not disclosed to Catholic News Service for fear of harm — or worse — coming to them if their […]