Religion in ancient Egypt explained the mysteries of the universe and acted as a social glue. The priesthood helped preserve old traditions that underpinned Egyptian culture and its hierarchy helped ...

Tragic news broke this month of an Italian Catholic priest who died by suicide. As a Catholic psychologist who works closely with seminarians and priests, I found the story especially troubling. The ...

Often overlooked amidst the fire and brimstone of the Ten Commandments’ delivery from atop the mountain in last week’s Torah portion is the articulation of Judaism’s national aspiration. “And you ...

In an era of deep divisions in the church, newly ordained priests overwhelmingly lean right in their theology, practices and politics. Newly ordained priests bow toward Archbishop Jerome Listecki near ...

Priests of the Diocese of Fall River are seen at the diocese’s annual Chrism Mass on March 28, 2024. (Credit: John Kearns/Diocese of Fall River.) Listen NEW YORK – At a time when many long-term ...

(RNS) — For decades, older priests have complained about conservative younger priests who have been coming out of seminaries in recent years, while those younger priests have complained about old ...