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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 […]
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For both Church and state, appeasement is a bad idea
Making concessions to the Chinese government with regard to the appointment of bishops could very well hurt the Church’s ability to be an authentic and […]
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Critics misrepresent Cardinal Sarah’s call for reverence in receiving Holy Communion
Why are so many avoiding the key question: Why has belief in Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist diminished in recent decades? […]
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The Jordan Peterson Phenomenon
The Canadian psychologist’s considerable erudition is on clear display throughout 12 Rules for Life, but so is his very real experience in the trenches as […]