US Theologians Echo Fears of Schism in Catholic Church in Germany
As the closely watched ‘Synodal Path’ in Germany moves forward, scholars in the U.S. say a bolder response from Rome is needed.
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Keeping the ‘Resurrection Burning Within Our Hearts’: The Art of Michael O'Brien
Author and artist Michael O'Brien speaks with the Register about his early struggles as an artist and a father of a growing family, as well as the silver linings the pandemic offers us in learning to hear ‘the small voice’ of the Holy Spirit.
COVID-19 Vaccine Ethics: Sorting Out the Statements
NEWS ANALYSIS: The FDA’s emergency approval of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine prompts disputes between Church authorities, scholars and activists, stirring controversy and confusion.
Meet the Catholic Priests Who Have Gone on ‘Spiritual Offense’ During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Pastoral lessons learned one year later.
Scot Landry Offers Plan for Building Parish Excellence
How the COVID crisis prompted innovation for church outreach.
Combating an Ideology of ‘Choice’: Carter Snead Offers Remedy for US Moral Crisis
BOOK PICK: University of Notre Dame professor O. Carter Snead argues for a public bioethics that encourages the desire ‘to make the good of others our own good.’
Trump’s Former Chief of HHS’ Office of Civil Rights Explains His Lawsuit Against the Biden Administration
INTERVIEW: Roger Severino was asked to step down before his term on the Council of the Administrative Conference of the United States ended. Now, he has filed a suit against the Biden White House for firing him after he refused to resign.
‘Ill-Considered’? Cardinal Cupich’s Tweets Get Few ‘Likes’ Among Bishops
While the tweets criticizing the USCCB’s Inauguration Day statement confirmed his preference for finding common ground with Catholic politicians like Joe Biden, they also revealed a willingness to openly confront his brother bishops.
Fate of Twitter Competitor Parler Stirs Applause and Fear
After the U.S. Capitol riot Jan. 6, Twitter and Facebook barred President Donald Trump from their platforms. Apple and Google then banished Parler from their app stores, sparking debate over the tech giants’ outsized role in U.S. politics and stirring fears of a further crackdown on free speech.
Bishop Paprocki: ‘Are We Followers of Christ, or Admirers of Christ’?
The Springfield, Illinois, shepherd says US Christians must renew themselves in one of Christ’s core teachings — to love your enemies.
