Catholic Church
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Scandal Defense Could Cost More Than $11 Million
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced yesterday that the sexual abuse scandal could cost the Archdiocese of Philadelphia more than $11 million. The scandal and years of […]
It’s Time for Women to Run the Catholic Church
As if my faith hasn’t been tested enough lately, last week I awoke to the news shows discussing yet another scandal in the Catholic Church. […]
Five Ways You Can Turn the Pope’s Philly Visit Into Cash
After blowing us off in 2008, choosing instead to take what must have been a divine form of the Acela Express from New York straight […]
Planned Visit to Philly Makes Sense for Pope Benedict XVI
On Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI announced his intentions to visit Philadelphia in 2015 for the next World Meeting of Families. Yesterday, the Washington Post published […]
Msgr. William Lynn Had Perfect Training to Take the Stand
Not even the chosen 12 can question a dead man. For the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, judgment day is under way. A 12-person jury is deciding the […]
The Pope Is Coming to Philadelphia
The Pope Is Coming! The Pope Is Coming! Pope Benedict XVI and the World Meeting of Families will be coming to Philadelphia in 2015. It’ll […]
Jury Set to Deliberate in Trial of Monsignor William Lynn
The jury could being deliberating the fate of Monsignor William Lynn as early as Friday after both sides delivered closing arguments on Thursday. The defense […]
Monsignor William Lynn Takes the Stand in His Own Defense
Today, Monsignor William Lynn took the witness stand to testify in his own defense. Lynn told the court that he never had the power to […]
Notre Dame Sues Obama Administration Over Birth Control Coverage
Notre Dame—along with dozens of other Catholic schools and institutions—has filed a lawsuit against the Obama administration over a mandate requiring most employers to provide […]
Prosecution Rests in Trial of Monsignor Lynn
Before the prosecution finished presenting its case in the trial of Monsignor William Lynn, jurors were handed the folder found locked in a safe in […]
Archdiocesan Lawyer Says Church Leaders Lied About List of Abusers
Today, former director of legal services for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Timothy Coyne took the stand in the trial of Monsignor William Lynn. Coyne told […]
I Can’t Hear You, Archbishop Chaput. Could You Speak Up?
Archbishop Charles Chaput could be the last hope for resurrecting a city that has lost its Catholic faith. But for a guy promoting a book, the Archbishop […]
Catholic Church Has More Important Advice for Women
A few weeks back, I wrote about how the Catholic Church was cracking down on rabble-rousing nuns who despite Rome’s exhortations continue to care more […]
Archdiocese Deems Five Priests Unsuitable for Ministry
This afternoon, Archbishop Charles Chaput announced that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has made decisions regarding eight of the 26 priests put on administrative leave in […]
Archbishop Chaput Will Announce Decision on Accused Priests Friday Afternoon
Hundreds of Catholic priests attended a closed-door meeting with Archbishop Charles Chaput yesterday. The priests would not say what was discussed at the meeting, but […]