The state senator who introduced the measure says she cannot ‘stomach any argument about religious freedom being more ...

It is most unfortunate that the sacrament of the anointing of the sick — one of the seven signs instituted by Christ to ...

and devotion in us towards this admirable Sacrament, we beseech Thee, hear us. That Thou wouldst graciously lead us through the true confession of we beseech Thee, hear us. our sins to a frequent ...

Rev. Thomas Rausch, a professor of theology at Loyola Marymount University, told USA TODAY the installation is in no way a substitute for or equivalent to the Catholic sacrament of reconciliation.

Beloved brethren! We have reached the haven of the holy fast. Let us now set aside special time for an especially attentive, detailed review of ourselves. The gates of repentance have now opened wider ...

The priest must and does refuse absolution to a penitent when he thinks the penitent is not rightly disposed for the Sacrament. He sometimes postpones the absolution till the next confession ...

Bishop Daly noted that the Diocese of Spokane devotes considerable resources to child safety and holds 'a zero-tolerance ...

The sacrament of reconciliation is a sacrament of healing. The word reconciliation means ‘to be at peace again’. Catholics believe that they must seek to obtain forgiveness in the hope that ...

A proposed law in Washington state would require priests to violate Catholic Church law by breaking the seal of confession.

Senate Bill 5375 would require priests and other clergy to report child abuse and neglect. Washington State Senator Noel Frame has been fighting to include clergy within the state’s mandated reporters ...