Pope Francis: “At times, I find myself in front of persons who are very rigid. And I ask myself: How come such rigidity?”
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Deacons, Women and the Call to Serve | Segment 2: Women Deacons and the Papal Commission
A round-table discussion sponsored by America Media and the Fordham Center on Religion and Culture.
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VIDEO: What are the arguments for and against women deacons?
This video has been edited. The transcript below reflects a full record of this part of the discussion. ModeratorJames Martin, S.J.Editor-at-large for America Media PanelistsNancy DallavalleTheologian and vice president for mission and identity at Fairfield University Deacon Gr
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Deacons, Women and the Call to Serve | Segment 1: History of the Diaconate
A round-table discussion sponsored by America Media and the Fordham Center on Religion and Culture.
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Father Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, leader of Jesuits at a tumultuous time, dies at 87.
In his years as Superior General, and in the years following his 2008 resignation, Father Kolvenbach was known for his simplicity and moderation.
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A Great Man Has Died: Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, R.I.P.
Father Kolvenbach restored a sense of equilibrium between the Society of Jesus and the Vatican.
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Meeting between Pope Francis and President Tran Dai Quang of Vietnam suggests continuing progress
The Holy See would like its relationship with Vietnam developed further through full diplomatic relations.
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Upcoming U.N. talks to abolish nuclear weapons face uncertain future
The United Nations is preparing to embark on talks to ban nuclear weapons.Negotiations are set to begin in March and are expected to take an indefinite time to complete.The end result is uncertain, but the 123 nations that voted on Oct. 27 for a resolution within the U.N. General Assembly committee
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New U.S. Cardinals Condemn Polarization Inside the Church
“The problem that we have today, not only in society but also in the church, is that we’ve become too polarized,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell, an Irish-born prelate who was bishop of Dallas before taking over a Vatican department on family life earlier this year, told America.
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Reading Dante in the Year of Mercy
Dante, praised by Pope Francis as a “prophet of hope,” beautifully conveys the spirit of the Year of Mercy.