Matthew McDonald

2 weeks ago | ncregister.com | Matthew McDonald

The former cardinal and archbishop deftly managed to fend off abuse accusations for decades — and never publicly repented before his death. Theodore McCarrick is silhouetted against a stained-glass window Oct. 5, 2002, at St. Mary’s Church in Rockville, Maryland.

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The Jubilee: Call to Conversion or Cash Cow? by Elizabeth Lev By Matthew McDonald, National Catholic Register, April 4, 2025Matthew McDonald is a staff reporter for The National Catholic Register and the editor of New Boston Post. He lives in Massachusetts. Many Catholics underestimate the power of hell and the possibility they may end up there, pastor and author Msgr. Charles Pope said.

2 weeks ago | ncregister.com | Matthew McDonald

Msgr. Charles Pope discussed his new book on the doctrine of hell on EWTN’s ‘The World Over’ on Thursday. Msgr. Charles Pope discusses his new book with Raymond Arroyo on EWTN’s ‘The World Over’ on April 3. (photo: EWTN News) News April 4, 2025 Many Catholics underestimate the power of hell and the possibility they may end up there, pastor and author Msgr. Charles Pope said.

3 weeks ago | ncregister.com | Matthew McDonald

With prayers, petitions and packed city meetings, a broad coalition of Catholic voices and local families have stood firm against a high-stakes gamble in Irving, Texas. University of Dallas is located in suburban Irving, Texas. (photo: Just dance/Shutterstock) Nation April 3, 2025 Heavy opposition to a proposed casino near a Catholic university’s campus outside Dallas has helped stop the project for now, but critics are worried that the gaming company will try again.

3 weeks ago | ncregister.com | Matthew McDonald

The Supreme Court justices appeared unpersuaded that religious organizations must ‘proselytize’ to be deemed religious by government authorities.