Q: Is confession required for obtaining a plenary indulgence if there is no mortal sin? A diocesan hermit, who is homebound, ...

From the outside, I look like a typical observant Jew. Every Saturday morning, you’ll find me in shul. I cover my hair, I keep kosher and I send my daughter to gan. But on the inside, I don’t feel ...

Hiding from God (and neighbor) is dehumanizing, but honest prayer and confession bring healing and freedom. In February 1995, I confessed my sins publicly in front of 500 fellow students at the ...

Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Vanimo in Papua New Guinea will strengthen the faith and spiritual life of the people there who are preparing through prayer, confession, and other activities, says a ...