Papal authority has expanded dramatically over the last 150 years. But our age has seen something new—informal papal teachings meant as pastoral encouragements more than doctrinal clarifications.
Richard R. Gaillardetz
Posted inFrom Our Archives
The Future of Ecumenism
Two scholars consider Vatican statements on relations with other churches
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
The Road Ahead: Moral Theology after the Margaret Farley Case
Three theologians respond to the recent censure of Sister Margaret Farley for her 2006 book ‘Just Love.’
Posted inFrom Our Archives
Conversation Starters: Dialogue and deliberation during Vatican II
Dialogue and deliberation during Vatican II
Posted inFrom Our Archives
Catholicism and The New Atheism
One of the less noted contributions of the Second Vatican Council is its brief treatment of atheism in its “Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World.” In that groundbreaking document, the council avoided the shrill condemnations of atheism that were so common in preconcili
Posted inFrom Our Archives
The Church of Christ and the Churches: Is the Vatican retreating from ecumenism?
Vatican II marked a watershed in the ecumenical movement. Where do things stand now?
Posted inFrom Our Archives
Do We Need a New(er) Apologetics?
Apologetics has enjoyed renewed interest among Catholics of North America in the past 25 years. One sign of this is the burgeoning popularity of the so-called new apologists, figures like Scott Hahn, Gerry Matatics, Karl Keating, Mitch Pacwa, S.J., Peter Kreeft and Patrick Madrid. Their distinctive
Posted inFrom Our Archives
Marital and Ecclesial Commitment
In the Judeo-Christian tradition, marriage has offered a set of images helpful in illuminating our communal relationship with God. Whether it is Israel’s covenant with Yahweh or the church’s bond with Christ, the nuptial images of bride and bridegroom have long helped believers reflect u