Perspective

At disgraced Cardinal O'Brien's funeral Mass, Cardinal Nichols urges prayer

Accountability
People
Apr 20, 2018

During a somber service, Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster urged mourners to pray for Scottish Cardinal Keith O'Brien's soul and for those he offended during his life.

Scottish religious leaders urge reconciliation in wake of vote

World
Sep 19, 2014

"Whatever the outcome, every voice and every instrument continues to play its part in shaping the kind of Scotland that people in Scotland vote for."

How Jackie Bouvier almost married an Irish lawyer

NCR Today
May 15, 2014

A young and vivacious Jackie Bouvier visited Ireland in her early 20s, made friends with a semi-retired priest and fell for a charming Irish lawyer.

Irish bishop: No matter government's decision, abortion is immoral

World
Jul 30, 2013

A senior prelate used the annual pilgrimage up Ireland's holy mountain to underscore the church's fight against a bill that would make abortion in Ireland legal in limited circumstances.