David Gibson

David Gibson

David Gibson is director of Fordham University’s Center on Religion and Culture. He is a career journalist who began covering the Vatican while living in Rome in the 1980s. He has written several books about the Catholic Church and has written and produced numerous documentaries. He is a frequent media commentator and op-ed writer on topics related to Catholicism and religion in America.

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Bishops debate: Where does doctrine end and pastoral practice begin?

Fr. Benedict Groeschel - author, retreat master and preacher - dies

US Cardinal Raymond Burke mounts defense on Catholic teaching on divorce

Cupich appointment could upend conservative dominance of US hierarchy

New Jersey nun beatification set for next month in Newark

Regensburg redux: Was Pope Benedict XVI right about Islam?

Are Catholic conservatives turning on Cardinal Timothy Dolan?

Bones of contention: Catholic dioceses fight over Fulton Sheen's body

Gay groups in St. Patrick's parade all right with Cardinal Dolan

Vatican's doctrinal chief renews criticism of US nuns, says he's no misogynist

Is James Foley a martyr? A brutal death sparks a faith-based debate

Vatican: Former diplomat who abused children could face extradition

On Iraq, Pope Francis' message of peace meets reality of war

Pope Benedict XVI OK'd abusive priest in Paraguay, local bishop says

No 'Francis effect' on Capitol Hill gridlock

Jesuits tell their alumni in Congress: Protect border children

SNAP's clergy abuse victims mark 25 years, eye new targets

Did Obama finally thread the needle on gay rights and religious freedom?

Future murky for other mandate challenges

Report: Minnesota Archbishop Nienstedt under scrutiny for same-sex relationships

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