The Dignity of the Vulnerable By Meghan J. Clarke‘The dignity of the human person and the common good rank higher than the comfort of those who refuse to renounce their privileges” (No. 218). In a simple sentence, Pope Francis summarizes the bedrock of Catholic social doctrine: human dignity
Robert P. Imbelli
Robert P. Imbelli is a priest of the Archdiocese of New York. He taught theology for 30 years at Boston College and is the author of Christ Brings All Newness.
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Francis’ Multi-faceted Reflection
ldquo Evangelii Gaudium rdquo the ldquo Joy of the Gospel rdquo is officially designated an ldquo apostolic exhortation rdquo As such it joins the company of other such important papal pronouncements as Benedict XVI rsquo s ldquo Verbum Domini rdquo 2010 John Paul II rsquo s ldquo Pas
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Francis in ‘America’: A historic papal interview draws world-wide reaction
Editor’s note: The historic interview with Pope Francis (Am. 9/30) has generated a great deal of dialogue in the church and in society at large. We asked several writers to offer their reactions to the pope’s words. Selections from these responses are printed below. The full versions of
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An Ongoing Conversation: Additional questions for Pope Francis
From Rev. Robert P. Imbelli: additional questions for Pope Francis
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On the ‘Light of Faith’: First responses to ‘Lumen Fidei’
America invited several writers, theologians and church leaders to respond to Pope Francis’ first encyclical, “Lumen Fidei”, “The Light of Faith.” Visit www.americamagazine.org/light-faith for additional contributions.Knowing the One Whom We Love"Lumen Fidei,&rdquo
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Francis on the ‘Light of Faith’: First responses to ‘an encylical written with four hands’
America asked a selection of writers, theologians and church leaders to respond to Pope Francis' first encyclical, Lumen Fidei. Check this page in the coming days for additional contributions.Knowing The One Whom We LoveBy Drew Christiansen, S. J.“The Light of Faith,” Pope Francis sa
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Do This In Memory of Me: Vatican II calls us to a renewed realization of the primacy of Christ.
Vatican II calls us to a renewed realization of the primacy of Christ.
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Continue the Conversation: Suggestions for theologians and bishops in search of common ground
Suggestions for theologians and bishops in search of common ground
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Spiritual Directors
Catholic thinkers who have explored the substance and challenge of Christian faith.
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Refashioning Catholic Imagination: Newman’s writings offer a frame-work for a new way of thinking.
Examining the creative principles that animate Newman's vision and guide his practice