Threats to the seal of confession
Priests, penitents, theologians, politicians and canon lawyers discuss current threats to the seal of confession.
Conversion in the confessional
A bishop and a moral theologian say that as confessors they have tools to persuade penitents confessing child abuse to do the right thing.
The power of the Spirit
At his general audience May 29, Pope Francis began a series of audience talks about the Acts of the Apostles.
Confession as a religious liberty issue
Priests, theologians and lawyers say protecting the privilege between priest and penitent in the confessional is a religious freedom issue.
God is never late
With 177 parish missions under his belt, itinerant Dominican friar uses music and comedy to proclaim the word of God.
Prayer in the Spirit
During his general audience May 22, Pope Francis explained how the Holy Spirit helps people pray.
The seal of confession
Preview: Catholic News Service’s multimedia series on challenges to the seal of confession.
Caring for Friends in Crisis | RSB:IRL
Rachel brings dinner to her friend Holly whose baby son was born with a serious illness that required them to stay in the hospital for a month. When Holly and…
Resisting temptation
At his general audience May 15, Pope Francis spoke about the last line of the Lord’s Prayer, “deliver us from evil.”
Disclosure, not silence
Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna speaks about new abuse reporting norms.
Service, not servitude
Pope Francis spoke to women religious superiors about abuse and being at service, not in servitude.