In the Catholic Church, synods of bishops are complex bits of theater. The pope sets the theme, observes the proceedings, and writes the “apostolic exhortation” that translates a synod’s work into teaching. Some post-synodal texts, such as Paul VI’s Evangelii . . . . Continue Reading »
Regardless of what many German bishops seem to think, priests today must not lead less, but more. Continue Reading »
Cardinal Hummes is reimagining the recent Catholic past in order to make certain points about the Catholic present and the Catholic future. Continue Reading »
Let those who constantly rail against Pope Francis without listening to his words finally listen. Continue Reading »
Cardinal Robert Sarah’s views on the question of migration do not make him an opponent of Pope Francis. Continue Reading »
Faced with pressure to signal openness to “change,” Francis showed steadfast commitment to the spiritual wisdom of the Latin Church. Continue Reading »
The Synodal Way is the culmination of a long history of German alienation from authentic Church renewal. Continue Reading »
As history, the Netflix film The Two Popes is baloney on steroids. Continue Reading »
The local Churches that have tried hardest to play catch-up with “history” and “the times” are collapsing. Continue Reading »
As propaganda, The Two Popes is both hugely effective and extremely dangerous. Continue Reading »
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