Archive for 2015

Heated climate increases as critics await Francis’ encyclical

It should hardly need saying that whether and how humankind rises to the challenge of environmental stewardship are questions carrying serious moral weight.

(CWR Blog) 

 

Western world shows same disregard for human life as the Aztecs, says Bishop Davies

Bishop Davies says ‘culture of death’ today threatens those considered to be a financial burden

(The Catholic Herald)

Viewpoint: Cardinal Tagle will be a force in Catholicism for a long time

Right now, the Irish betting firm Paddy Power has Cardinal Luis Antonio “Chito” Tagle of the Philippines as the favorite to be the next pope, giving him 11/2 odds.

(Crux)

The people of Aleppo are losing hope, says bishop

Bishop Audo says that almost everyone would leave Aleppo if they could

The Catholic Herald

Archdiocese of Buenos Aires recognizes SSPX group

The Cardinal Archbishop gives the go-ahead for Lefebvrians to be registered by the government as a “diocesan association”. The secretary of Ecclesia Dei: “Another sign of good will from the Church, but there’s still work to be done before full communion”

Why a Celibate Priesthood?

The National Catholic Register has this article here.

A Crisis of Conservative Catholicism

First Things has this reflection here.

Year of Mercy, “…Time to Heal Wounds”: 8 Ways

CE has this reflection here.

First Buds of the Church

First Things has this reflection here.

Is ‘Star Wars’ Gnostic?

The National Catholic Register has this article here.

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