In his March 2021 prayer intention video, the pope said: “When I go to confession, it is in order to be healed, to heal my soul. To leave with greater spiritual health. To pass from misery to mercy.” ...

While the global synodal process initiated by Pope Francis arguably has been the most extensive exercise in ecclesial consultation attempted by the church in 2,000 years, reports from around the world ...

Most Catholics are probably unaware that what we today call the Sacrament of Reconciliation existed in a completely different form during the early Christian era. Even those who are aware of this fact ...

The Legislature has now passed Senate Bill 5375, making religious leaders mandatory reporters of abuse and neglect. This bill will fail in its objective as regards Catholic priests, for whom the seal ...

The third session, How to teach effectively about Confession?, highlighted the importance of shifting the focus from fear of punishment to the joy of encountering God’s mercy among the learners.