Pope Leo XIV declares St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the church, quoting from the saint’s famous hymn, “Lead, Kindly Light,” and holding him up as a model for educators.
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St. John Henry Newman’s unique approach to conscience
How will St. John Henry Newman, who will be declared a doctor of the church on Nov. 1, be known? There is one title that seems to be repeated with some frequency: Doctor of Conscience.
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Pope Leo in ‘Dilexi Te’: We cannot love God unless we identify with the poor
In Pope Leo’s exhortation “Dilexi Te,’ we hear the voice of a patient teacher reminding us of an inescapable truth at the very heart of Christianity: Christ’s radical love for and identification with the poor.
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is a hit—on the screen and in my theology class.
“KPop Demon Hunters” is a quirky kids’ movie that has resonated with viewers of all ages around the world. It also happens to be great content for teaching theology.
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Review: Ross Douthat on why everyone should be religious
Ross Douthat addresses weighty topics in his new book, but his reasons for belief are often puzzling.
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Not your typical academic: Monica Hellwig and a theologian’s vocation
In a long and distinguished career as a theologian, Monika Hellwig made significant contributions in sacramental theology, the history of Christianity, Eucharistic theology, eschatology, ecumenism, Scripture studies, environmental theology and more.
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Veiling as a metaphor in the art of Corita Kent
For Corita Kent, the presence, modification or absence of the veil in her wardrobe throughout her lifetime signaled moments of transition and resilience. Her manipulation of materials onto the fabric of the silkscreen also communicated such moments.
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Review: Will our pets go to heaven?
In ‘A Heaven for Animals: A Catholic Case and Why It Matters,’ Christopher Steck, S.J., faces the ethical tensions within the Roman Catholic tradition that have swung between arguments for either wanting to use other animals for the sake of human convenience or showing them compassion.
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Focusing on the individual is not enough to face today’s crises. We need collective moral agency.
In the field of Catholic theological ethics, the concept of collective moral agency is becoming more and more important. Why?
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Pope Leo’s very Marian papacy (so far)
Several months into the papacy of Leo XIV, we have an opportunity to examine the way his young papacy is embracing a Marian face.