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With visit to continent, Pope Benedict highlights Africa's challenges

By OSV staff and CNS. The pontiff’s brief trip to Benin will showcase proposals for strengthening Church, culture on continent

What can we do to move U.S. Church forward?

Openers by John Norton

Venezuelan president clashes with Catholic Church

Nation's bishops say proposed amnesty doesn't go far enough for national reconciliation

U.S. bishops want to remind society why 'I do' matters

This article has free access for all visitors. By Michelle Martin. Despite claims that it is ‘obsolete,’ they argue that a nuptial union between man, woman is a public good

U.S. bishops' shakeup is long time coming

Our Sunday Visitor newspaper article by Russell Shaw on how U.S. prelates are streamlining their conference and cutting costs

U.S. bishops invite ‘young’ theologians’ engagement

By Russell Shaw. Symposium seeks way forward in designing new evangelization, countering the rise of secularization. (Subscription required)

U.S. Bishops can't shake off taint of sex abuse crisis

By Russell Shaw. Improvements made stateside are overshadowed by disclosures of cases in Europe, media focus on pope

Titular Sees

By Brother John M. Samaha. What happens when a diocese is erased by the tides of history?

The future of U.S. seminaries

This editorial column has free access for all visitors.

Teresa Tomeo: Bishops offer excellent social media primer

By Teresa Tomeo. U.S. bishops offer neophytes tips on how to harness the potential of the Web as an evangelization tool

Sex abuse and the pope

By Greg Erlandson. During his U.S. visit, Pope Benedict XVI put the painful scandal in a larger context

'Pro-life witness'

By Valerie Schmalz. Newly approved blessing recognizes preciousness of babies in womb

Prelates warn Obama not to push abortion bills

Russell Shaw Divided bishops avoid the question of Communion for pro-choice Catholic politicians

Praying for peace

Editorial: 'Praying for Peace'

Pope seeks reconciliation with Mass restoration

This article is free for all visitors. The relaxation of restrictions on the use of the Tridentine rite will likely please traditionalists, but no great upsurge in requests for the old form are predicted. By Russell Shaw.

Philly’s cardinal proves he’s a good sport

Our Takes. Positive display of camaraderie between two "brother bishops"

Pastoral Answers: Apostolic succession?

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Through the successor of Peter, Church still carries out the mission of the Twelve chosen by Jesus

Most bishops lack jurisdiction over colleges

Ordinaries can protest when disputes arise, but tensions over lines of authority remain

Misuse of secrecy breeds suspicion, distrust

Lack of transparency also undermines the Catholic Church's self-understanding as communion of believers

Longtime staff retirements signal USCCB changes

Bishops' conference begins implementing downsizing plan but some wonder about the impact on the Church in America.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor for January 11, 2009

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor for April 4, 2010

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor about Bishop Zavala, clergy sexual abuse, abortion, and bishops.

Kinds of bishops vary

Here's a guide to understanding terms applied to the shepherds who lead the Church's flock

Irish clergy sex crisis: A lost sense of sin

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Pope Benedict XVI’s summoning of Irish bishops shows him to be a true pastor on sex abuse issue

Interpreting the results of a contentious election

Openers by John Norton

In Rome, Middle East bishops talk survival

By Austen Ivereigh. Interreligious dialogue, renewed Catholic identity, strengthened pastoral response for 180 prelates

In Focus:Divine assistance helps Church find truth

The Holy Spirit guides bishops and popes in their pronouncements.

In Focus: Scholarship shows evidence of support

While some bishops, priests, and popes were married, there was a clear preference for prelates to be unwed.

In Focus: Church ties to Brazil go back 500 years

Bishops have expressed regret over injustices against both indigenous and African peoples.

In Focus: Church passes on lessons in many ways

In setting the standard for the faith, bishops and popes clear the way for Catholics to understand authentic teachings.

Greg Erlandson: The importance of being accountable

The clerical abuse scandal continues to be about bishops, those who ‘get it’ and those who don’t

Faith: How bishops are made

Our Sunday Visitor Pastoral Answers column by Monsignor M. Francis Mannion

Episcopal ornaments aren't just for decoration

Traditional symbols of the pectoral cross, miter, ring, crosier and coat of arms represent the dignity of bishop's office

Editorial: Weakened bishops

The CHA statement was an astonishingly direct attack on the bishop’s authority.

Editorial: Clearing up abuse confusion

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. While the past is impossible to defend, the present is a different story.

Editorial: Being accountable for abuse

We need to eradicate the attitudes that allowed this crisis to develop.

Editorial: A reason for hope

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. The temptation may be to see this as a nightmare revisited.

Ecuador's Catholics fight rewrite of constitution

By Alejandro Bermudez. With input from foreign socialists, text would undermine protections for unborn, families and freedom of conscience

Do bishops’ new directives burden patients?

By Ann Carey. Recent reports say Catholic hospitals will thwart end-of-life wishes. Not so, say Church experts.

Conference evolves as bishops seek collegial voice

Committees, documents and mergers laid the grounds for their role as teachers and pastors.

Church on both sides of the immigration debate

U.S. bishops say the country has a right to defend its borders and it has an obligation to support people who are here.

Can Catholics come together now? Yes, we must

Openers by John Norton

Can bishops agree on Communion for politicians?

This article has free access for all visitors. They will debate a uniform policy amid a presidential campaign with several Catholics who support legalized abortion.

Bullying the pulpit

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. We are witnessing a disturbing willingness, even from those who profess ecclesial fidelity, to bully the bishops.

Broadening stay-at-home mothers’ horizons

Letters to the Editor for November 15, 2009

Bishops strive to get Church heard amid downsizing

Conference could emerge as more efficient, effective voice, but will American Catholics pay any attention?

Bishops OK child protection charter revisions

By OSV staff. They also sign off on statement against physician-assisted suicide, get update on U.S. ordinariate. (Subscription required)

Bishops may rethink political involvement policy

Resigning lead attorney Mark Chopko had crafted a conservative, controversial strategy to protect tax-exempt status.

Bishops and universities

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Setup of schools such as Notre Dame gives Church officials little say in their decisions

Bishops and archbishops

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Archbishops head provinces of dioceses, but they're not the 'boss' in the usual sense

Bishop St. John Neumann

By Donnell Kirchner, C.S.s.R. Born 200 years ago on March 28.