Catholics can honor Francis’s legacy by advocating for the abolition of the death penalty by Chris Byrd

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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

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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

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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

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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

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"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

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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

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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

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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

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Waiting is a biblical principle. In fact, the whole of salvation history is essentially waiting for God to act.

The Thread of Patriarchy: Part V—A Matter of Moral Justice by Maree Sobolewski

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The final installment of a multipart series reflecting on ministerial, leadership, and decision-making roles for women in the church.