Criticisms of Bishop Finn Described as Misleading, Dishonest

A recent media report was ‘inaccurate’ in suggesting a widespread lack of support for the bishop of Kansas City-St. Joseph, a diocesan spokesman says.

Lighting the Spark Plug of Grace

Pope Benedict XVI’s personal theologian highlights a key issue for the Year of Faith.

'Practical Atheism' More Destructive Than Disbelief, Pope Says

At his weekly general audience, the Holy Father proposes three methods of discovering God in today’s disbelieving world.

Election Reflects Need to Better Present Marriage Beliefs

Cardinal Dolan: 'Our role, our sacred responsibility is to defend marriage from anything — anything — that would dilute it from what nature intends and what the God of nature intends.'

Keeping Post-Election Hope Alive

COMMENTARY

Bishops Call Attack on Nigerian Parish 'Barbarous'

Suicide bomber kills seven others after detonating his vehicle at a church during Mass.

Religious Freedom vs. Aggressive Secularism

Oct. 21 issue pre-election commentary

Pope Benedict XVI Believes Christianity Will Rekindle in Europe

'The Truth Never Ages,' the Holy Father declares in a new documentary screened at the Synod of Bishops, which continues through Oct. 28.

An Evangelist for the New Evangelization

A New Jersey priest is helping Rome promote the Church’s mission for the Year of Faith.

Blessed John Henry Newman, a Great Teacher of the Faith

The 19th-century scholar’s profound insights remain highly relevant for 21st-century Catholics.

Archbishop Müller on the SSPX and His Controversial Writings

In part 2 of an exclusive interview with the Register, the prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith discusses his new job and highlights the Church’s positive message of hope.

Archbishop Gerhard Müller: 'The Church Is Not a Fortress'

In an exclusive two-part interview with the Register, the new prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith discusses his new job and highlights the Church’s positive message of hope.

Oldest Manager to Win World Series Still Enjoys Kid’s Game

Jack McKeon, 81, credits daily Mass and St. Thérèse with helping his baseball career.

Catholic Doctors Tackle How to Survive in an 'Increasingly Toxic Culture'

At the annual Catholic Medical Association conference, Bishop Robert Vasa says the current health-care crisis is ‘a clarion call’ for Catholic doctors in the U.S.

Band of Brothers

Part 6 of a Register series on friendship.

U.S. Bishops Launch Spanish Facebook Page

As the Catholic Hispanic community continues to grow, so does the need for faithful new media outlets.

How Spiritual Direction Can Help You Grow Closer to God

Sept. 9 issue feature: The Importance of Faithful Guidance for Your Interior Life

FREE Online Crash Course in the Catholic Faith

The Collapse of Europe, Child Abandonment and the Hope of the Church

OPINION

Pope Benedict and the Power of Prayer

The Holy Father cites Sts. Alphonsus Liguori and Dominic and their timeless teaching on the subject.