The California Catholic Conference has expressed disappointment at yesterday's ruling that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional. Tim Drake wonders what the Church should do next.
The new secretary of the Vatican Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life has admitted that his appointment is a reflection of “just how badly” US women religious have reacted to the apostolic visitation.
Abuse victims have urged Pope Benedict again to remove Cardinal Bernard Law as archpriest of the Basilica of St Mary Major in Rome.
