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The theological formation of Pope Francis
by Elise Harris | CNA […]
Hans Urs von Balthasar
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“America” magazine’s survey of women in the Church
An intriguing finding of the survey is that most Catholic women consider the care for the poor and the Eucharist as the two most essential […]
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The crèche and the gap
The messiness of history is a caution against letting sentimentality take over Christmas; so are some challenging truths about Mary, Joseph, and their place in […]
Features
Getting to know Adrienne von Speyr: Mystic, author, and inspiring female role model
Von Speyr’s “theological understanding,” says Vivian Dudro of Ignatius Press, “did not come from formal theological studies, of which she had none, but from Scripture, […]
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George Weigel’s “Lessons in Hope”
Weigel’s anecdotes, in his new book about St. John Paul II, of interviews with some of the most significant figures in the Vatican are fascinating, […]
Essay
“Holy Virgin, Holy Mother, assumed into Heaven, pray for us.”
The witness of Mary needs to be highlighted for the benefit of all women and for the good of all society. In her dual identity […]