8 Popes and the Bloodiest of Centuries
If the 20th century teaches anything, it is that the sanity of sanctity is always the seed of life.
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Pope Francis Modifies Governance of Opus Dei: What Will It Mean?
While the personal prelature’s leadership underscores their filial acceptance of Francis’ decision, canon lawyers point out the significance of the change.
US Catholics React to Biden’s Claim That Pope Francis Told Him to Keep Receiving Communion
If the president’s account is accurate, last week’s meeting represented a major setback for the many Catholics who had hoped the Holy Father would challenge Biden’s strong support for abortion.
Russell Shaw: View From a Veteran US Church Watcher
Author explains the lessons learned from past Church leaders who struggled to establish a beachhead in an often hostile land, while critiquing the blind spots of the assimilationists that still haunt us today.
Pope’s Synodal Approach: Decentralization, Not Devolution of Doctrine
On Saturday, Pope Francis reiterated support for decision-making by bishops’ conferences, but synod fathers stress that’s not a call for pastoral innovations that could injure Church doctrine.
Obama’s State of the Union Leaves Much Unsaid
President Barack Obama’s Jan. 20 address to the nation largely avoided talking about looming battles on abortion, Obamacare and immigration reform.
