The case for suppressing the Legion of Christ
January 22, 2020
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The Legion of Christ is back in the news, with AP reporting on a gruesome story in Mexico, not only
‘Bookgate’: a week on, there are still unanswered questions
January 19, 2020
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An embattled senior Vatican official again took to social media on Friday to defend himself from accusations of dishonesty in
The European project according to Pope Francis
January 16, 2020
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One line in Pope Francis’s “State of the World” address to diplomats last week really stood out, regarding the disaster
Benedict and Sarah back Francis’s position on priestly celibacy. Media storm ensues
January 13, 2020
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The Vatican’s communications outfit scrambled on Monday to catch up with a media storm surrounding news two priests have written
What the ‘State of the World’ address reveals about the state of the Church
January 9, 2020
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Pope Francis delivered his annual “State of the World” speech to diplomats accredited to the Holy See on Thursday morning,
How Cardinal Tagle’s new job could transform the Church
January 9, 2020
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When Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle takes the reins at the Vatican Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples this month, he
Who can replace Cardinal Sodano as dean?
January 9, 2020
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An apostolic letter which tweaked the role of the dean of the College of Cardinals was one of two moves
Why is the Vatican keeping Bishop Scharfenberger in the dark?
January 8, 2020
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Bishop Edward Scharfenberger of Albany, New York, is in a tough spot. Appointed apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Buffalo after
Why is the Vatican keeping Bishop Scharfenberger in the dark?
January 8, 2020
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Bishop Edward Scharfenberger of Albany, New York, is in a tough spot. Appointed apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Buffalo after
The McCarrick report – and other things to expect in 2020
January 2, 2020
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As the year 2020 opens, the Church appears to have entered into the slogging phase of its leadership crisis. Part
The Pope’s Ignatian reflection on nativity scenes is well worth a read
December 19, 2019
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If you have a little time this season, consider picking up and reading – really reading – Pope Francis’s apostolic
The change to the ‘pontifical secret’ does less than it appears to do
December 18, 2019
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By now, readers will have heard that Pope Francis has issued a rescript lifting the so-called “pontifical secret” under which