Cardinal DiNardo hospitalized after ‘mild stroke’

Cardinal DiNardo hospitalized after ‘mild stroke’

The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference was hospitalized March 15 after suffering a mild stroke, according to a statement from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, which has been led by Cardinal Daniel DiNardo since 2006. “It is expected that Cardinal DiNardo will remain hospitalized for a few more days of testing and observation, followed by…

Editorial:  The Only Way to Break the Walls of Silence about Clergy Sex Abuse is to Name It for What it is

Editorial: The Only Way to Break the Walls of Silence about Clergy Sex Abuse is to Name It for What it is

When you name a thing squarely, it ceases its ability to deceive. It can no longer present itself in your understanding—or that of the public—as anything other than what it truly is. Then, and only then, can one find a genuine solution to any problem caused by that thing. For example, if church leaders were…

‘A man of faith and humility’ Catholics remember President George H.W. Bush

‘A man of faith and humility’ Catholics remember President George H.W. Bush

George H.W. Bush, who died late Friday, served as a fighter pilot in World War II, head of the CIA, vice president under Ronald Reagan, and as the 41st president of the United States. But he maintained throughout his last years that his most important role was that of a father of six. “I can…