Catholicism
The Pope’s new prayer app is robotic, artificial and irreligious
Michael Coren: For most people of faith, prayer is a dialogue with God. A new prayer app from the Pope is almost reminiscent of the selling of indulgences.
How the Pope became so mighty
A former priest argues that the loss of worldly power has increased the papacy’s spiritual power
The Reformation at 500: Grappling with Martin Luther’s anti-Semitic legacy
Opinion: On the Reformation’s 500th anniversary, what lessons have been learned from the virulent but influential hatred of a foundational church figure?
The Interview: An eminent Catholic scholar on a new kind of Pope
Historian Garry Wills on the openness of Pope Francis, his respect for the faith of the people—and why his bishops will fall into line
The uncomfortable pew
What Cardinal Marc Ouellet’s hometown says about the state of the Church
Faith police
In addition to being a part-time pollster, Dean Del Mastro is also an amateur bishop.
‘The lodestar is human dignity’
Jason Kenney talks about faith and politics with the National Catholic Register.
Famous Catholic theologian calls for end to papal absolutism
‘Few people realize how powerful the pope is’
Where it’s God’s way or the highway
In Morinville, Alta., Catholicism is part of the public school system
The legacy of Pope Benedict XVI
From evolution to safe sex, Benedict revealed himself to be a surprisingly activist Pope
Grace under fire
He didn’t foresee the long-running sex abuse scandal suddenly igniting, but the Pope showed surprising openness in dealing with it
No pregnant nuns, please
The ice-cream ad that has been banned in Italy