In ‘A History of Catholic Theological Ethics,’ James Keenan, S.J., offers intellectual history with flesh and bones and a soul.
David Gibson
David Gibson, director of Fordham University’s Center on Religion and Culture, is an award-winning religion journalist, author and filmmaker. He is author of The Coming Catholic Church, about the scandal of sexual abuse by members of the clergy, and The Rule of Benedict (HarperOne, 2006).
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A timeline of Pope Benedict XVI’s life and papacy: From humble beginnings to historic resignation
A timeline of significant events in the life of Pope Benedict XVI.
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Pope Benedict XVI, defender of orthodoxy defined by historic resignation, dies at 95
Benedict’s resignation was a “Nixon to China” move, a radical departure from the most orthodox of popes and theologians.
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Pope Benedict likely won’t be punished for his handling of sex abuse. But his record can point the way forward.
A report released last week alleges that former Pope Benedict XVI allowed four abusive priests in Munich to remain in ministry. This episode is an opportunity to understand the church’s fitful evolution on dealing with abuse.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Review: We don’t need our saints to be perfect
Echoing Pope Francis’ exaltation of the “middle-class of holiness,” Robert Ellsberg prefers to describe saints simply as “those who walk in the paths of holiness.”
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Five Years of Francis: The Keys to His Papacy
Francis may well rank among the most consequential popes in the long and colorful history of the papacy.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
“She was earthy and ethereal”: remembering Phyllis Tickle
Will there ever be another Phyllis Tickle? Could there be?
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Bishop Robert Barron: A Fulton Sheen for the 21st Century?
A new book shows Bishop Robert Barron’s ambitious plans to evangelize culture in the United States.
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A Literate Church: The state of Catholic Bible study today
Do Catholics really read the Bible?