In October 2025, Washington state agreed to withdraw a controversial mandate compelling priests to report allegations of sexual abuse specifically revealed during the sacrament of confession. The bill ...

“I’m thinking about the end of time in another way,” says Ann Garrido. “Because end can mean the conclusion, the finish, but it can also mean the purpose.” For 25 years, Ann has taught homiletics, ...

The Roman Catholic prelates cited detainees’ lack of access to religious sacraments like communion. By Ruth Graham and John Ismay Ruth Graham is national reporter covering religion, faith and values.

Susan Straight, whose books include “Mecca,” “In the Country of Women” and more, is the author most recently of “Sacrament.” A Guggenheim Fellow and recipient of the Kirsch Award for Lifetime ...

On the heels of President Trump’s massive success enacting the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and as Republicans are touting the its victories at events across their districts, Congress is already ...

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(The Conversation) — The Catholic Church treats information shared during confession as absolutely confidential – but that requirement can create legal dilemmas. (The Conversation) — The 1953 Alfred ...

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The 1953 Alfred Hitchcock film “I Confess,” based on an earlier play, features a priest suspected of murder. He’s innocent, and has even heard the murderer’s confession – but cannot clear his own name ...

For the Church’s first seven centuries, penance could be received no more than once in a lifetime. That policy dated back to the time of St. Peter. The New Testament tells us... - Published on August ...

According to Augustine, when we stand around the altar at the Eucharist as a community and sincerely pray the Lord’s Prayer, any sins we have committed are forgiven.... - Published on August 15, 2025 ...

Journal Editorial Report: A new executive order cracks down on anti-conservative bias. Long live the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. All fear the growing prospect of a small, ugly sequel. Don’t ...