Motherhood Matters. But Do Catholic Maternity-Leave Policies Reflect That?

2020 John Moore Geri Andre-Major holds her two-and-a-half-week-old son, Maverick, in Mount Vernon, New York. Catholics are calling for dioceses to bring their family-leave policies in accord with most secular companies, as well as Catholic social teaching. A recent study revealed that Church practices may lag behind its own teachings, but some Catholics are calling […]

At Vatican trial, Cardinal Becciu returns to testify

Taking the stand for a second time at his Vatican trial, Cardinal Angelo Becciu spent more than two hours reading a statement in which he claimed accusations of financial impropriety were an attempt to stain his reputation.