Archbishop William D. Borders, the 13th spiritual shepherd of the Baltimore archdiocese, died April 19 at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium.Read More

During the preparation of the Second Vatican Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Pope Paul VI proposed that the constitution’s discussion of papal primacy include the affirmation that the pope is “accountable to the Lord alone.” This suggestion was rejected by the Council’s Theological Commission, which wrote that “the Roman Pontiff is also bound to...Read More

VATICAN CITY – Even as Pope Benedict XVI was focused on solemnly marking the death and resurrection of Jesus, Vatican officials tried to respond to criticism of the way Catholic leaders have handled the clerical sex abuse scandal, and they vigorously defended the pope.Read More

MEXICO CITY – Catholic officials condemned the slayings of 10 young people in the state of Durango and suspended long-running Holy Week missionary programs.Read More

My heart is heavy for the children, staff and families impacted by the recent school closings. I can only imagine how difficult this must be, yet it troubles me when disgruntled parents take their frustration out on others, especially the innocent. Instead, as a Catholic parent, I would hope the parents affected use this difficult...Read More

WASHINGTON – Two Catholic House members who describe themselves as lifelong supporters of pro-life causes said they are convinced that the Senate-approved health reform legislation headed for a House vote does not expand federal funding of abortion.Read More

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Archdiocese of Baltimore are expected to make a major push for comprehensive immigration reform as election season approaches.Read More

DENVER – The decision to refuse re-enrollment at a Boulder Catholic school to two children of lesbian parents was the only outcome that was fair to the children, their teachers, school parents and “the authentic faith of the church,” said Denver Archbishop Charles J. Chaput.Read More