"Wake Up Dead Man," the third film in Rian Johnson's ongoing "Knives Out" series, emits a Catholic cosmology that transcends ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced governments and individuals to operate as if every day brings with it a new contingency plan. The Catholic Church is no different, in a sense, at least when it comes ...

Catholic bishops in northeast Italy have said that the risk of illness amid the ongoing pandemic constitutes a "grave necessity" permitting priests to confer the Sacrament of Reconciliation under the ...

HONOLULU — Reacting to an emergency alert that mistakenly warned of an imminent ballistic missile attack from North Korea, Bishop Larry Silva of Honolulu, Hawaii, gave general absolution to a group of ...

The next issue of America features a book review by the Rev. Robert Lauder. He begins with an announcement that should thrill many of our readers: The good news for anyone whose literary tastes have ...

A parish in the Philippines has canceled an "online general absolution." Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish in Quezon City, Philippines had advertised the event would be available by livestream, ...

Below we present a complete list of the worst offenses that every Catholic should avoid if they want to participate in the Eucharist. Black Catholic priest [Freepik] P Pulse Mix Follow Some sins are ...

Pope Francis announced plans last week, as part of his Holy Year of Mercy, for easier absolution for women who have had abortions. Five seconds later, battle lines were drawn. Supporters hailed his ...

People who recall, or even imagine, being absolved of their sins tend to donate more money to the church, according to British researchers. "Recent evidence has suggested that people are more likely ...