Analysis
Transgenderism: Semantic contagion or biological fact?
From education specialists to publicly funded medical clinics to a growing body of academic work and activism, the transgender industry has exploded. […]
Pope Francis
Analysis
Cardinal Cupich launches “Amoris Laetitia” seminars for US bishops
Among the several theologians to present at the upcoming seminars is a former national board member of Call to Action and an advocate for the […]
The Dispatch
“The Greatest Sin is losing the sense of Sin”
One wonders if Pope Francis, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, and Cardinal Francis Coccopalmerio are as adept as Pope Pius XII in comprehending the impact of […]
The Dispatch
A crisis of leadership? Francis’ defenders call for reform on sex abuse
For even his staunch supporters, Francis’ moral authority hangs in the balance. […]
Features
Douthat-Faggioli debate highlights two key, contested issues of Francis’ pontificate
Two major issues—the meaning and significance of Vatican II and the doctrinal implications of AL’s moral logic of pastoral reasoning—will continue to present the Church […]
Editorial
Cardinal Marx promotes false news about blessings and “homosexual unions”
Will Pope Francis correct the German Cardinal, who has stated that Catholic priests can conduct blessing ceremonies for homosexual couples and says “we have no […]
The Dispatch
Sending Abp Scicluna to Chile raises more questions than it answers
The Vatican is sending a highly-qualified investigator to examine the case against Bishop Barros. Is this an ad hoc response to bad press, or a […]
Analysis
Will the Pope’s project result in real reform—or turn Rome into a Buenos Aires-on-Tiber?
The mainstream media portrait of Francis as a smiling, friendly old grandpa has always been at the very best a gross caricature, and more often […]
The Dispatch
The Catholic Church doesn’t do “paradigm shifts”
Because the pastoral implementation of Amoris Laetitia mandated in some places differs from other places, the Catholic Church is beginning to resemble the Anglican Communion […]
The Dispatch
Observers remain “mystified” over Pope’s remarks on clerical sex abuse, and call for bishop accountability
The Vatican deemed Bishop Barros’ accusers credible. Why doesn’t the Pope believe them when they say the bishop knew about their abuse? […]