In the 10-page text, Francis presented a searing diagnosis of what had transformed this once prophetic and esteemed church in Latin America to one of the least respected.
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Posted inFaith, Jesuitical
Ross Douthat is worried about Pope Francis’ leadership. Should we be, too?
Ross Douthat on the future of the Catholic Church
Posted inFaith, News
Philadelphia Archdiocese sues city over foster care placements
At issue is a long-standing practice of CSS not to perform evaluations of the homes of same-sex couples wishing to care for foster children.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
We need a new pro-life movement built on social justice
By enrolling in a largely pro-choice public health program I was able to articulate a pro-life vision that I could truly believe in.
Posted inEditorials, Faith
Closing parishes is painful—but there’s a better way to do it.
There is no way to meet the present challenge without a significant degree of real loss. But that does not mean these decisions have to be pitched as zero-sum battles.
Posted inFaith, The Word
Christ is stronger than our deepest fears
Christ is stronger than our greatest fears and stronger than anything that holds us bound.
Posted inFaith, Your Take
What does a ‘good death’ mean to you?
When asked to describe what a good death meant for them, many readers referred to surviving family and friends in their answers.
Posted inFaith, The Word
How has Christ set you free?
Loved by God in spite of our sins, we share the cup the disciples drank.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
All of Chile’s bishops offer resignations after meeting pope on abuse
The unprecedented decision was made on the final day of their meeting May 15-17 with Pope Francis.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis concludes three-day summit with Chilean bishops
“History is being made. We are at a particular moment for the universal church, not only for Chile,” one monsignor said.