We must examine the contradictions in a church of inclusion and shared belonging that have been identified by the voices of the people of God in our nation and discern in synodality a pathway for moving beyond them.
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Archbishop John Quinn in 1989: Abortion breeds insensitivity to the sacredness of human life
The archbishop of San Francisco writes on the immorality and legal dangers of abortion in 1989.
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Pope Benedict had book published after his death because his writings provoked ‘a murderous clamor’ from critics
An Italian publisher has published the late Pope Benedict’s book of essays, which he requested be published only after his death, including one on priesthood.
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Vatican forbids church reforms in Germany that would limit authority of bishops
The Vatican has significantly limited the scope for church reforms in Germany. A letter from Rome which became public on Monday evening rejected the establishment of so-called Synodal Councils.
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St. Francis de Sales and the holiness of being present
A reflection for the Memorial of Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, by Tim Reidy
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The Vatican gave over $10 million in charity in 2022, with Ukraine getting $2.2 million
The Dicastery for the Service of Charity, led by Polish Cardinal Krajewski, spent $2.2 million (2 million euros) in 2022 for humanitarian help in Ukraine.
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50 years after Roe v. Wade, let’s remember that mercy is God’s mission
A Reflection for the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
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Pope Francis: Long homilies are ‘a disaster’—keep it under 10 minutes
Lengthy, abstract homilies are “a disaster,” so preaching should be limited to 10 minutes, Pope Francis said to diocesan liturgical directors on Jan. 20.
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Pope Francis wishes “peace and every good” to all those celebrating the Lunar New Year
“On this joyful occasion,” Pope Francis said he also wished to express his “spiritual closeness to all those who are going through moments of trial caused by the coronavirus pandemic.”
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Mental health in the Gospels
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, by Cecilia González-Andrieu