Articles on this issue "secularism"

Cardinal Wuerl: 'Tsunami of Secularism' Has Swept the Cultural Landscape

Archbishop of Washington, D.C. Discusses Hopes and Challenges of the New Evangelization

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By Junno Arocho Addressing the thirteenth General Assembly of Synod of Bishops in his role as Relator General, Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, D.C., touched upon several …

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The Surprise of a Common Ground

Ambassadors Agree That a New Model of Secularization Is Emerging

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The city of Rome has long been a crossroads of cultural and religious dialogue, frequently under the patronage of the Holy See over the last two millennia. It is the only city in the world …

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The Church at a Post-Secular Crossroads (Part 2)

Interview With Cardinal Julián Herranz

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The Church at a Post-Secular Crossroads (Part 1)

Interview With Cardinal Julián Herranz

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Some would say that the Catholic Church is in a moment of decline, but Cardinal Julián Herranz is affirming that it is in fact experiencing extraordinary growth and vivacity. Cardinal Herranz …

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Where It's Not Easy Being Christian

Web Site Details Christianophobia in Europe

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International organizations need to know that being a Christian in Europe sometimes means being the victim of Christianophobia, say the promoters of a new Web site detailing this phenomenon. …

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Vatican Aide Notes 2 Reasons for Hope

Hails U.N. Death Penalty Moratorium and Sarkozy Proposal

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The U.N. moratorium on the death penalty and the French president's proposal for a "positive laicism" are two reasons for hope this Christmas season, according to a Vatican spokesman. Jesuit …

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Intolerable Secularists

Interview With Author of "The New Fundamentalists"

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Aggressive relativism is the newest form of fundamentalism, according to author Deacon Daniel Brandenburg, and Catholics are called to stand up and do something about it. In this interview …

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Pope Warns Slovak Bishops of Secularism

Says It Will Destroy What Communism Couldn't

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Secularism is now affecting the patrimony of Christian values that Communism couldn't destroy, Benedict XVI told the bishops of Slovakia. The Pope said this today in his message to the …

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Media's Rising Anti-Christianity

Prejudiced Attacks Recycled

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By Father John Flynn Sexual abuses mixed with allegations of Church abuse make for an explosive media formula, as Italians can testify. The state-owned television broadcaster, RAI, sparked a …

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Benedict XVI: Human Heart Longs for Christ

Speaks Out Against Relativism

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In the midst of secularism and relativism, it is necessary to teach people that "Christ, the human face of God, is our true and only savior," says Benedict XVI. The Pope said this Thursday in …

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A Recipe for Ireland's Christian Comeback

Father Twomey's Insights at an Ecumenical Meeting

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Here are excerpts of a speech delivered by Father Vincent Twomey at an ecumenical meeting in Castlepollard on the challenges and opportunities of being Christian in Ireland today. Father …

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"A Crisis of the Truth About Man"

Interview With Monsignor Mariano Fazio

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A crisis in anthropology is at the root of the present trend of secularization, says the rector of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross. ZENIT interviewed Monsignor Mariano Fazio, who …

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Vatican Official Notes Catholics' 3 Weaknesses

Challenge Is to Return to Roots, He Says

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The modern Catholic world suffers from three main weaknesses, says the secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. According to Bishop Giampaolo Crepaldi, Catholics during the …

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Benedict XVI's Address to Irish Bishops

"Sound Catechesis and Careful 'Formation of the Heart' Are Needed"

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Here is the address Benedict XVI delivered Saturday to the bishops of Ireland on the occasion of their five-yearly visit to Rome. The Pope had received the prelates in individual audiences …

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Secularism Won't Satisfy, Pope Tells Irish Bishops

He Also Urges Them to Bring Healing to Sex-Abuse Victims

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Benedict XVI urged Irish bishops to help their people recognize the inability of the "secular, materialist culture" to bring them true joy. The Pope also encouraged the prelates to "establish …

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