Tradition holds that after her Christian mother’s death, St. Dymphna's pagan father’s mental health declined dramatically, leading to her martyrdom.
With graduation season underway, here is a roundup of individuals who will receive honorary degrees from Catholic colleges at commencement ceremonies across the country.
The Vatican said on May 13 that the Society of St. Pius X's plan to consecrate new bishops without papal mandate will be a schismatic act resulting in excommunication.
Legal observers say the Polish government's administrative approach may exceed its authority under Article 18 of the constitution.
