“I’m honored to be invited by the Holy Father to participate in the Synod,” Father James Martin said. “As a Jesuit, I’m committed to this kind of group discernment.”
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Posted inArts & Culture, Catholic Book Club
Francis Talbot, S.J., the world’s spiciest Catholic editor
Francis X. Talbot, S.J., was for many years America’s literary editor, and later its editor in chief. He was also a saucy literary stylist who loved nothing more than a good argument.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Pope Francis knew about Marko Rupnik’s abuse. Why didn’t he punish him sooner?
When will the day come when we won’t see a headline about the church reluctantly admitting that they have spent several decades protecting yet another predator and feeding yet more victims into the flames?
Posted inExplainer, Faith
Timeline: What we know about former Jesuit Marko Rupnik’s alleged abuse—and the questions that remain
There are deep questions that still need attention to understand how Father Rupnik’s abuses went unchecked for nearly three decades and to determine what further systemic reforms beyond his dismissal are necessary.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
One year after 2 Jesuits were murdered in Mexico, there is still no justice
Despite the heightened presence of Mexican military in the aftermath of the Jesuit murders, “violence is still very present” in the region, Father Javier Ávila said.
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St. John Francis Regis is lesser known than his Jesuit peers. Who was this saint?
John Francis Regis, whose feast Catholics celebrate on June 16, is not the most well-known saint. Unlike other Jesuits of his time, Regis did not have a particularly notable mission or die a martyr.
Posted inArts & Culture, Short Take
Alleged abuser Marko Rupnik has church art everywhere. What do we do with it now?
Father Marko Rupnik is a remarkably gifted artist. He also stands accused of horrific spiritual, psychological or sexual abuse. What should we do with his many works?
Posted inFaith, News
Jesuits expel prominent artist Marko Rupnik after allegations of abuse against adult women
Pope Francis’ Jesuit religious order said Thursday it has expelled a prominent Slovenian priest from the congregation following allegations of sexual, spiritual and psychological abuses against adult women.
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Jesuit Roger Haight’s lifetime of theological achievement
Roger Haight, S.J., was honored by the Catholic Theological Society of America this past weekend in Milwaukee for his contributions to academic theology and the church, a well-deserved tribute to a scholar who has endured much for his vocation as a theologian.
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America Media wins 32 Catholic Media Awards, including writer and podcaster of the year
On June 9th, America Media and staff were honored with 32 awards from the Catholic Media Association, including writer of the year and podcaster of the year.