England's decision to halt routine prescriptions of puberty blockers following a review is "absolutely very important news" -- and shows that research is a "game-changer" in the debate over gender transitioning for children, two U.S.-based experts told OSV News.
NHS...
A while ago, writing about St. Joseph, I was intent on lifting up his human experience while calling out quick attempts to idealize this important person in Jesus's life. Joseph was a husband, a father, an immigrant, a worker,...
Kenneth Craycraft, associate professor of moral theology at Mount St. Mary's Seminary and School of Theology in Cincinnati, Ohio, has a new book, "Citizens Yet Strangers: Living Authentically Catholic in a Divided America," which looks at how faithful Catholics...
March 2024
Dear Friends in Christ,
What a beautiful and humbling experience it is to hear someone’s confession, give absolution in Christ’s name, and witness one’s encounter with God’s merciful love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It is a grace-filled experience...
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, and a song from the Catholic Treasures CD, we talk to Father Joseph W. McQuaide IV, J.V., Diocesan Chancellor, Judicial Vicar, Cathedral of St. Peter Rector and Pastor of St. Mary of the Immaculate...
Scripture readings for March 24, 2024, Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
Is 50:4-7 Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 Phil 2:6-11 Mk 14:1—15:47
During Holy Week, may we find the victory of God's love
The sacred events of Holy Week beg the question:...
Welcome to Our Lenten Journey for a chilly Thursday, March 21. Take a moment to connect with the Word of God during this time of prayer and sacrifice and check out the full Gospel and readings here: March 21,...
The U.S. bishops' quadrennial document on political responsibility, "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship," has been widely embraced and shared by dioceses hoping to inject wisdom and clarity into the run-up to the November general election.
The bishops first issued the...
The Catholic University of America in Washington announced March 20 that Teresa Pitt Green, a writer and speaker who promotes healing for survivors of abuse and their families in the church, would receive an honorary doctoral degree at its...
WILMINGTON — Lily Phillips took a bouncing through ball in on net, made a move to get around the goalkeeper and sent a shot in to lift Saint Mark’s girls soccer to an overtime victory against Padua on March...