Article Too Much Theory Deeply symbolic and theological language about both the priesthood and the diaconate sometimes ends up stifling creative thinking about their futures. By Thomas Baker May 29, 2020 Pope Francis Theology Priesthood
Article ‘An Incomparable Woman’ Mary Ward’s trajectory proves an axiom in church history: it is often those who suffer humbly and patiently from the church’s contradictions who end up redeeming it. By Jerry Ryan May 29, 2020 The Last Word Spirituality
Article Religion Booknotes New theological books include titles on the Talmud, Shariah law, the Latino Christ, and slavery among Christians. By Luke Timothy Johnson May 28, 2020 Muslim-Christian Relations Jewish-Christian Relations Theology
Article Denialism Is Nothing New During the Spanish Influenza, many Catholic churches were forced to close. Then just as now, many Catholics vocally opposed the restrictions. By Paul Moses May 27, 2020 Coronavirus U.S. Catholicism
Article A Telling Spell of Catholic ‘Leadership’ At a time when Catholic leaders need to speak and act with moral clarity more than ever, the past month has seen them doing the opposite. By John Gehring May 22, 2020 Bishops Social Justice Secularism and Modernity U.S. Catholicism
Article A Sign of Trouble The bishops’ plan to reopen churches and celebrate Mass is misguided. Their biggest problem? Ignoring the shape of the liturgy. By Rita Ferrone May 21, 2020 Liturgy Bishops Coronavirus