Category: Essays & Profiles
A Tale of Two Cultures: Reverence and Violence by O’Neill D’Cruz
Exploring the worldviews of two cultures—reverence and violence—using story, history, and poetry as tripartite reflections.
The Word Became Flesh and Dwelt Among Us: Jesus for Our Time by Gene Ciarlo
Jesus understood his ministry in terms of setting people free.
Found in Translation by Maryanne Hannan
The two-day conference "Human Fraternity in a Divided World" presented a series of conversations about literature through the lens of Fratelli Tutti.
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?