The Jesuits became known as the schoolmasters of Europe, and over time emerged as the largest religious order in the Catholic Church and one of the greatest influences in Western civilization. Today, ...

491 Through the centuries the Church has become ever more aware that Mary, "full of grace" through God, 134 was redeemed from the moment of her conception. That is what the dogma of the Immaculate ...

Using passages of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the official rubrics of sacramental rites as the basis for their writing, the contributors to this collection of texts highlight the ...

74 2271 Since the first century the Church has affirmed the moral evil of every procured abortion. This teaching has not changed and remains unchangeable. Direct abortion, that is to say ...

Catechism of the Catholic Church 1604 Catholic Christians believe that God is present at the marriage ceremony and witnesses the promises made before him. The rings given at the marriage ceremony ...

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, scandal is "an attitude or ... priests and pastoral associates," Rev. James Martin, a Jesuit priest who advocates for more LGBTQ inclusion ...

(Catechism of the Catholic Church 1450) Forgiveness of sins brings reconciliation with God, but also with the Church.