‘The 7 Last Words of Christ’ 2023
This year’s meditations by Father Raymond J. de Souza honored the late Cardinal George Pell, including some of his meditations from his ‘Prison Journal.’
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Steady Stream of Mourners Throng Cardinal Pell’s Australia Vigil
COMMENTARY: St. Mary’s Cathedral was packed for midday Mass offered by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe of Perth, president of the Australian bishops’ conference. An evening Mass was offered by Archbishop Charles Balvo, apostolic nuncio in Australia.
German Bishops Take Perilous Detour From Unity With Rome
COMMENTARY: What recently unfolded in Rome with the German bishops is devastating for the unity of the Church.
Peeking Inside the Synod on Synodality’s Boardroom
COMMENTARY: Austen Ivereigh and the other ‘experts’ at the recent synodal summit in Frascati act as if John Paul II’s papacy added nothing constructive on the lay faithful, families, clergy and other topics related to Vatican II.
August Anticipation: What to Expect at the Cardinals’ Consistory
COMMENTARY: A comprehensive analysis of the three consistories taking place this weekend and some key moments to watch.
The Catholic Church Remembers the Elderly and Their Valued Place in the World
COMMENTARY: An aging world needs models of happiness and holiness in old age, like Pope Francis, Queen Elizabeth II, Sister André and Juan Vincente.
If Pope Francis Visited Ukraine, Would He Be Welcome?
COMMENTARY: Given the recent comments from the leading bishops there, the answer is uncertain.
‘Desiderio Desideravi’: Initial Impressions of Pope Francis’ New Document on the Mass
COMMENTARY: This new papal teaching is a welcome shift, certainly worthy of careful reading and reflection.
Unpacking Justice Alito’s Soundly Constitutional and Philosophically Coherent Dobbs Opinion
COMMENTARY: Alito’s opinion in Dobbs buries the ‘sweet-mystery’ court preferred by Justice Anthony Kennedy.
