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As Pope Leo prepares to visit France, can its 'Catholic moment' become a lasting revival?
The wounds of Catholic women
When the Vatican rejected a bid to allow laypeople to preach at mass, I felt again the toll of being dismissed by the church I call home.
After SSPX schism, some Catholics urge greater access to older Latin mass
SSPX defies Pope Leo, Vatican issues excommunication
Why Catholic initiations surged this Easter; from influencers to sacraments
United Methodists borrow Catholic fish fry tradition to serve hundreds during Lent
When priests are sexual tourists
Kevin O’Neill uses the case study of a predatory Catholic priest shuffled to Guatemala to discuss provocative ideas about abuse and justice.
Pope Leo XIV and Patriarch Bartholomew sign document urging progress on Christian unity
Mural unveiled at St. Patrick's Cathedral sends message on immigration
In first interview Pope Leo XIV takes on billionaires, polarization, and war
A new pope’s call to unity
I was in the second row for Pope Leo’s installation. I am cautiously optimistic about what I heard.
At White Sox' stadium mass, Chicago celebrates Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV draws praise on handling sexual abuse—and some complicated allegations
Five things to know about Pope Leo XIV
Cardinals' homilies before conclave speak volumes
Mourning Pope Francis—and his limits
As a progressive Catholic, I admired Francis. As a woman and a feminist, I was often disappointed by him.
135 cardinals will elect the next pope. Francis picked 108 of them.
Catholic bishops say they will no longer partner with US on refugee work and children's services
Some Catholic women go on Lenten strike to highlight their work in the church
In Vatican summit's final document, delegates call for more lay and female church leaders