Catholicism

Pope Benedict XVI, a theologian by training, was the head of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith for decades before he was elevated to papacy. In interviews conducted while he held that earlier post, he spoke often about growing the ...  

Raising a child Catholic isn't an easy job. Society isn't very supportive of Christian religions let alone Catholicism. Although it's difficult to raise a child Catholic, it's not impossible. Below are suggestions on how to raise a Catholic child.  

WORLD COMMUNICATION DAY The 46th World Communication Day is this Sunday, May 20th, 2012.  Pope Benedict XVI has chosen the theme as Silence and Word:  Path of Evangelization.  The Vatican started World Communications Day in 1967 with Pope Paul VI … Continue reading →  

COMMENTARY | A report on MSNBC reaveals the recent crackdown on American nuns coming from the Vatican was instigated by U.S. priests. Perhaps this is a good thing for those of us who choose to live within reality. The Vatican has ordered the nuns in...Contributor: Donald PenningtonPublished: May 10, 2012  

Roman Catholicism. Do you agree with Dean Inge when he says : “The opinion is widely held that Protestantism has received ts death-blow from Biblical criticism, and that Europe i hundred years hence will be either Catholic or- not Christian at all.” * * * * “Rebels against the dominion of the Caesar or the [...]  

Pope Benedict XVI's announcement, in a book-length interview conducted by Peter Seewald titled modestly, Light of the World, that condom use may be the best choice in some circumstances, is monumental. It is a watershed, because it is the first time that ...  

NCR publisher Tom Fox and I had the privilege to attend April 27 an incredible symposium at the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind. “The Reception of Vatican II: The Contribution of Richard P. McBrien” was held to honor McBrien’s five decades of contributions to theology as he begins a sabbatical year and then retirement.  

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Catholic seminary enrollment in theology this year is the highest in almost a quarter-century, the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate reported in the spring issue of its quarterly newsletter, The CARA Report.  

Theology on Tap offers Bible study in a bar settin...: The young adults ministry of Viera's St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community hosts Theology on Tap, weekly Bible studies at Wine and Spirits in Rockledge. All are welcome.  

The Socratic Club at Oregon State University will sponsor a debate on the topic, “Is Christianity anti-science?” at 7 p.m. Monday at the LaSells Stewart Center, 875 S.W. 26th St. The public event is free.  

DUBLIN, Ireland -- At what appears to be a critical time for Irish Catholicism, Ireland's only Catholic newspaper, The Irish Catholic , has changed hands.  

Iran’s ayatollahs are showing frustration with Iranians leaving Islam for Christianity in large numbers despite the threat of execution for apostasy.