While absent Catholics have not yet stampeded back to Mass, Pope Francis has rekindled interest in the church almost solely on the basis of his immensely...
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For nearly 2,000 years, the chair of Peter has been occupied by a motley crew of saints and sinners. In the course of teaching church history in a seminary, I...
Seeking input on marriage and family life, Pope Francis has decided to consult the experts. If Pope Francis asked you whether divorced and remarried Catholics...
Who says that all the top positions in the church need to go to priests and bishops? The parish I grew up in, like many Catholic churches before it, had two...
To the millennial generation, the new pontiff’s actions are speaking just as loud as his words. “I’m so excited about Frank. He’s great,” says Katy Caldwell...
Pope Francis has put a “church of the poor” front and center. How should First World Christians respond to his invitation and challenge? Roberto S. Goizueta...
Pope Francis’ generous approach to atheists got the world talking—and we should be glad it did. One of the pleasures of Pope Francis’ honeymoon period as...
A number of pressing issues face the new leader of the Catholic Church. Eight experts offer their advice on the best way forward. Cardinal Jorge Mario...
With the church at a crossroads, Catholics look to Pope Francis for guidance. Bishop Kevin Dowling advises the pope to restore power to the people. What should...
With the church at a crossroads, Catholics look to Pope Francis for guidance. Rev. Sharon Watkins reminds the new pope that dialogue with other churches must...
