Catholic World Report
Catholic World Report

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email (Weekly Newsletter)
  • RSS
  • Home
  • Columns
    • Chapp’s Schtick
    • Ecclesia et Civitas
    • God’s First
    • God’s Two Books
    • The Past Present
  • Features
    • Analysis
    • Books
    • Editorial
    • Essay
    • Film & Music
    • History
    • Interview
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Special Report
  • The Dispatch
  • Topics
    • Pope Francis
    • Politics
    • Culture
    • Books
    • Canon Law
    • All Topics
  • About CWR
  • Advertise
  • Donate
News Briefs
  • [ June 10, 2026 ] Church in Mexico: ‘Enjoy the World Cup without losing sight of what’s truly important’ News Briefs
  • [ June 9, 2026 ] Pope Leo XIV addresses difficult questions about selfishness, suicide, and forgiveness News Briefs
  • [ June 9, 2026 ] PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV meets lawmakers, visits historic Catholic sites in Madrid, Barcelona News Briefs
  • [ June 9, 2026 ] Catholic scientists meet to discuss identical twins, AI, and the unity of truth News Briefs
  • [ June 9, 2026 ] Itinerary confirmed for Pope Leo XIV’s trip to France: Paris, Lourdes, and Metz News Briefs

decentralization

The Dispatch

“Synodality” means whatever Pope Francis wants it to mean

June 16, 2022 Christopher R. Altieri 62

“You keep using that word,” says Mandy Patinkin’s Inigo Montoya to Wallace Shawn’s hapless Vizzini in Rob Reiner’s 1987 adaptation of William Goldman’s The Princess Bride, “I do not think it means what you think […]

The Dispatch: More from CWR

  • The strength of Jimmy Lai and the weakness of Emperor Xi

    George Weigel June 10, 2026 4
  • Extra, extra! News and views for Wednesday, June 10, 2026

    CWR Staff June 10, 2026 3
  • New sculpture of the Sacred Heart to tour the U.S., be installed in Jerusalem

    Kathy Schiffer June 9, 2026 0
  • To be deep in history is to cease to be Mormon

    Paul Senz June 9, 2026 26

Follow CWR on Facebook

  • Church in Mexico: ‘Enjoy the World Cup without losing sight of what’s truly important’
  • The strength of Jimmy Lai and the weakness of Emperor Xi
  • Extra, extra! News and views for Wednesday, June 10, 2026
  • Pope Leo XIV addresses difficult questions about selfishness, suicide, and forgiveness
  • Celebrating* 250 Years of American Mythology?
  • PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV meets lawmakers, visits historic Catholic sites in Madrid, Barcelona
  • New sculpture of the Sacred Heart to tour the U.S., be installed in Jerusalem
abortion Americas Asia - Pacific Catholic Church Catholic News COVID-19 Europe Jesus Christ Middle East - Africa Pope Francis pro-life prolife prolife2023 prolife2024 religious freedom Ukraine Ukraine War US Vatican Vatican news World
  • mrscracker: Amen to that, Mr. Alan. I don't pretend to understand Mormon theology but I definitely understand their hospitality, charity, &…
  • Fr Peter Morello, PhD: @ Pelvic Theology, Pelvic Justice Our body is not simply an appendage to the mind, or soul. It's an integral,…
  • James Connor: Thank you Kenneth, a much needed essay. A wake up call for the dangers of the Christian Nationalists. It’s a…

Join Our Free Newsletter

Daily
Weekly


 
Search CWR
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email (Weekly Newsletter)
  • RSS
Recent Comments
  • mrscracker on To be deep in history is to cease to be Mormon
  • Fr Peter Morello, PhD on Extra, extra! News and views for Wednesday, June 10, 2026
  • James Connor on Celebrating* 250 Years of American Mythology?
  • Lane on Celebrating* 250 Years of American Mythology?
  • It’d be Holy to See Lai free on The strength of Jimmy Lai and the weakness of Emperor Xi
Also on CWR
RichardPurtillJan1
General

Tolkien and Lewis at the Movies

Carl E. Olson February 1, 2013 0

An interview with Dr. Richard Purtill, author of books about J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. […]

  • Home
  • About / Contact
  • Free Newsletter
  • Advertising
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy

© Catholic World Report

Our Spring Sale Has Started

You can see how this popup was set up in our step-by-step guide: https://wppopupmaker.com/guides/auto-opening-announcement-popups/

A FAITHFULLY CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE

Sign up to receive a weekly email with news, analysis, and commentary from a voice you can trust!

* indicates required


Daily
Weekly