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On finance, the Vatican can still do better
“Oeconomicae et pecuniariae quaestiones” outlines sound general principles, but also reflects the Church’s present struggle to comprehend modern finance. […]
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What did Pope Francis know about Chile, and when did he know it?
Frank admission of specific failures of governance will be necessary if the Pope wants to have a chance — as he says he does — […]
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Making a diverse College of Cardinals work
There are obvious advantages to the internationalization of the College of Cardinals, but the lack of familiarity among the cardinals could cause serious problems at the […]
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The case and death of Alfie Evans raises issues that must be addressed
At the very least, we want to be able to entrust our care and that of our loved ones to people who are not on […]
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The Youth Synod: The next step in the Francis papacy
The just-issued document for the upcoming youth synod emphasizes social justice, the empowerment of women, and changing the Church’s moral teachings. […]
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“Humanae Vitae” and the Catholic Church in England: Signs of hope
Fifty years after Humanae Vitae’s promulgation, promoting its teaching still brings immense challenges. But the news isn’t all bad. […]
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The Viganò scandal raises serious questions about reform in the Roman Curia
Is the Pope distancing himself from his reform project, now that the man he chose to head it has resigned? […]
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Genetic modification of embryos: The truth behind the research
The research community, through embryo-destructive research, is intent on developing a new “therapy” that promises little to no health benefit for those suffering from disease. […]
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Liturgical Vision vs. Liturgical Visions: Vatican II, Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Sarah
Why I believe that the loss of the sense of the sacred is the primary reason why we have lost millions of Catholics to faithful […]
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Can Pope Francis persuade the Irish to choose life?
In 2015, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin called Ireland’s legalization of same-sex “marriage” a “defeat for humanity.” If the Irish legalize abortion, this […]