Category: Essays & Profiles
By What Authority by Maree Sobolewski
There is a chasm of difference between the leadership style of Jesus and that of the present U.S. administration.
Venom or Scandal?: The Magnificat and Two Visions of Catholic Politics by Gregory Fox
Contesting interpretations of the Magnificat from two 20th-century French thinkers give us a window onto the current state of church affairs.
Breaking Protocol by Patrick Carolan
A nun's gesture at Pope Francis's funeral sparks a conversation on the role of women in the church.
The Second Vatican Council: A Builder of Bridges by Attilio Galimberti
Realizing the promise of Nostra Aetate through dialogue with members of the Hizmet movement.
Politics and Pontiffs by Patrick Carolan
To make a mockery of the office of the papacy shows a profound disrespect for Catholics and their sacred traditions.
Catholics can honor Francis’s legacy by advocating for the abolition of the death penalty by Chris Byrd
Redoubling their efforts to abolish state killing would be the most fitting way this Jubilee Year for believers to honor Francis’s memory.
As conclave begins, reform groups prepare for Pope Francis’s successor by Michael Centore
Organizations including FutureChurch, Root and Branch, and the Women's Ordination Conference sponsored initiatives and events connected to the conclave.
International panel presents expectations for Pope Francis’s successor by Michael Centore
The conference was organized by We Are Church International and featured nine speakers from various reform organizations.
A Different Way of Thinking About Church by Michael E. DeSanctis
The marvel of religious communities lies in the frequency with which they actually succeed in doing good despite their shortcomings.
Panel discussion on Laudato Si’ and Teilhard de Chardin points to a new type of planetized life by Michael Centore
"Everything Is Connected" brought together four experienced panelists to reflect on ecological consciousness in the church today.
Mutual Transformation by Patrick Carolan and Michael Centore
Sixty years after its promulgation, how can we answer the prophetic call of Nostra Aetate?
The Nigerian Priest Who Takes Humanitarian Work Personally by Valentine Benjamin
Even if Jesus cannot once again be with us in the flesh, his spirit can and must come alive in our catechumens.
Mindfulness: More Than Physical Presence by Gene Ciarlo
Even if Jesus cannot once again be with us in the flesh, his spirit can and must come alive in our catechumens.
In These Times, Patience with the Lord Is Key by Martin Gianotti
Waiting is a biblical principle. In fact, the whole of salvation history is essentially waiting for God to act.