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What does the Synod on Synodality document say about ‘controversial’ issues?
The Synod on Synodality’s final document includes a discussion of issues it says are still “controversial” inside the Church. Read more
Pope Francis tells ‘keyboard warriors’ to put aside online polemics to proclaim the Gospel
Speaking in St. Peter’s Square on April 12, the pope urged Christians to go out and “get moving” to share... Read more
Sale of saint relics on eBay sparks Catholic outcry
Ryan Scheel was shopping for a rosary on eBay when one listing caught him off guard. Read more
Amid firestorm of publicity, Mount St. Mary's president resigns
After fierce controversy during his short-lived term at Mount St. Mary's University, president Simon Newman has stepped down, the school's... Read more
As church-goers wane, Germany's controversial tax prompts unease
While church attendees dwindle in Germany, questions have arisen once again over the controversial state-imposed church tax – and whether... Read more
Measles are making a comeback, so what does the Church teach about vaccines?
Disneyland is supposed to be the Happiest Place on Earth, not the place where you contract a highly contagious, once-eradicated... Read more
NPR, Time magazine writers question Duck Dynasty suspension
Entertainment analysts with major media outlets are questioning whether the recent suspension of a major character from the record-breaking show... Read more
Koch grant consistent with Church teaching, CUA tells critics
Catholic University of America has defended a $1 million gift from the Koch brothers against “presumptuous” criticisms that accepting the... Read more
Controversial book's claims about Jesus are 'nothing new'
Although a controversial new book on the “historical Jesus” is topping best-seller lists, claims made by its author are tired... Read more
Argentinean bishop apologizes for controversial photos
Bishop Fernando Bargallo of Merlo-Moreno, Argentina has asked forgiveness for recently-surfaced photos of him shown with a woman on a... Read more
