Thomas G. Guarino

Fides et Ratio intends to show that the historical and socio-cultural conditioning that attends all thinking cannot and does not obviate the objectivity and universality of truth. But one must strain hard to see any sense of this in Pope Francis’s new document. Continue Reading »

It is rare that the Church is graced with a pope who is both a world-class theologian and an intensely spiritual pastor. Continue Reading »

We have briefly reviewed the issue of papal/episcopal jurisdiction in order to think about Pope Francis’s removal of the bishop of Arecibo. Continue Reading »

Vatican II's heavy reliance on St. Thomas Aquinas is sadly often overlooked. Continue Reading »

The theologian of Lérins is one of the few ancient Christian writers who tackles the question of doctrinal development over time—and he does so head-on.    Continue Reading »

By treating priests as guilty from the moment of accusation, the Church is failing to recognize the inviolable dignity of the human person.  Continue Reading »

The bishops’ most urgent obligation is to achieve principled consistency—according to the canons of natural justice and Catholic doctrine—concerning the priesthood of Jesus Christ.   Continue Reading »

The archbishop of New Orleans is seeking to laicize all clergy who have been removed from ministry because of credible accusations of sex abuse. Continue Reading »

The Dallas Charter is a sterling example of poor theology resulting from good intentions. Continue Reading »

Catholic universities should approach diversity initiatives with caution. Continue Reading »