Diocese of Amarillo opens investigation of Fr. Frank Pavone over altar desecration video...

5 shocking plot twists in the story of science and faith...
Brandon Vogt
In his excellent book, ‘Modern Physics and Ancient Faith’ (University of Notre Dame Press, 2003), physics professor Stephen M. Barr recounts the typical story of the the universe as told by scientific materialists. It's one of the best summaries of the naturalist worldview I've read, from any perspective...

How should I react to scandals in the Church?
Marcel LeJeune
The Church itself is the Bride of Christ. Her holiness will never be changed because of the sins of her members. Yet, she is also full of sinners and in need of constant purification. As long as humans are alive and members of the Catholic Church, there will be horrible sins committed by the Church’s members. This does not change the truths of the Church of the grace she is a vessel of...

Bill Murray, David Letterman, and the Irish christening gown...
Tony Rossi
Bill Murray was in the news last week because his beloved Chicago Cubs finally won the World Series after 108 years. But he also earned some other recognition recently when he was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, in a ceremony that aired on PBS. While there were plenty of funny stories told that night – especially about Murray’s propensity to do zany things or pop up at people’s weddings – the most poignant story came from David Letterman...

U.S. Bishops set to elect new leadership at fall meeting next week...

Hope, the Holy Souls in Purgatory, and St. Thomas More...
Stephanie Mann
The Holy Souls in Purgatory—we often call them the Poor Souls, but they are richer than we are in a way—have been judged by God to be destined for happiness in Heaven; they cannot rely at all on their own strength; they are being prepared for Heaven by the help and the grace of the Holy Spirit, and we participate in their final preparations by our prayers and sacrifices...

It's official: Cardinal-elect Joseph Tobin to head Archdiocese of Newark...

And now, this just in from The New York Times: The tomb of Jesus remains empty...
Terry Mattingly
Every now and then, it's good to see all kinds of people – religion-beat professionals included – using social media to celebrate a major news report. Let me be clear: I am not saying that other journalists celebrated the contents of the story – "Crypt Believed to Be Jesus’ Tomb Opened for First Time in Centuries" – as in celebrating its theological implications...

Pope asks authorities to grant clemency for prisoners during Jubilee...

I'm gonna ride the chariot in the morning, Lord!...

Fear is an 'existential whip' that can destroy society, Pope warns...

Battening down the hatches on Election Night and waking up Catholic...
Rick Becker
Do you have friends panicking about November 9? Maybe you’re plenty anxious yourself. I’ve seen numerous Facebook posts about this, and all kinds of scenarios are being vetted in the media: Will Trumpers take to the street if their candidate loses? And what if he wins – will Hillary’s supporters run amok? Maybe it’s too Pollyanna...

Albuquerque Journal editorial scolds archbishop for censuring priest's pro-life remarks...

Assessing the changes in the Congregation for Divine Worship...

Cardinal-designate Joseph Tobin tipped to be named Archbishop of Newark on Monday...
Rocco Palmo
In a watershed move to conclude the controversial reign of Archbishop John Myers, on Monday the Pope is expected to name Cardinal-designate Joseph William Tobin CSSR – the 64 year-old archbishop of Indianapolis whose impending elevation at this month's consistory stoked widespread shock – as head of New Jersey's marquee diocese...

Looking for faith in the Washington Post's bittersweet look at Chicago Cubs heaven...

I’m guessing that some of you reading this have never actually prayed for your political leaders...

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