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 ...

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An electronic sign reads, "There is no threat" in Oahu, Hawaii, after a false emergency alert that said a ballistic missile was headed for Hawaii Jan. 13. Honolulu Bishop Larry Silva gave general ...

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 ...

ROME — 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 ...

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 ...

The dome of St. Peter’s Basilica is seen through trees in the Vatican Gardens. (Credit: Paul Haring/CNS.) Listen ROME — In places particularly hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic and with severe ...