Catholic Church

By Michael F. Haverluck, OneNewsNow - Since President Donald Trump has ramped up his push for funding the border wall through a partial government shutdown, his approval rating among Hispanic American voters has unexpectantly climbed by 20 points... Just over a month ago in early December, an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll revealed that Trump’s approval rating among Latino adults registered at just 31 percent... Surprising ups and downs…

By Christopher Altieri, Catholic Herald - An AP Exclusive report published Sunday claims the Holy See received evidence of misconduct on the part of an Argentinian bishop with ties to Pope Francis years earlier than the Vatican had previously suggested. The claims tend to contradict the Vatican’s earlier statements regarding what authorities in the Holy See knew about the bishop’s behaviour, and when they knew it.

By Fr. Gerald E. Murray, The Catholic Thing - Experience in the confessional leads me to further reflection on the present crisis in the Church. People expect bishops and priests to do what Jesus wants, and to teach the exact same things that He taught to the apostles. Priests and bishops are sent by the Church to make available to everyone the graces of truth and salvation. Their absolute fidelity to this mission is expected by both God and men.

By Msgr. Charles Pope - Mary does not tell Jesus what to do, she simply points out the need: “They have no wine.” Mary is not directive, as if to say, “Here is my solution for this problem. Follow my plans exactly. Just sign here at the bottom of my plan for action.” Rather, she simply observes the problem and places it before her Son in confidence. He knows what to do and will decide the best way to handle things... In this way Mary, models prayer for us.