Article Francis After Ten Years As we approach the tenth anniversary of his election, Pope Francis continues to possess a kind of Californian optimism about the world and the Church. By Paul Baumann February 26, 2023 Pope Francis Bishops Religion
Article Bread Alone “Even before Ash Wednesday, our lifestyle was rather Lenten. A kind of full-time fasting: vigilance when we’d like to rest, discipline when we’d like to indulge.” By Ellen B. Koneck February 25, 2023 Lent Theology Spirituality
Article Repent & Believe The message that accompanies the ashes we receive on Ash Wednesday should invite us to community, love, and repentance rather than guilt or fear. By Michael H. Marchal February 22, 2023 Lent Spirituality Theology
Article Francis & the ‘Elitist’ German Synod Pope Francis recently critiqued academic theologians involved in the German Synodal Path. His comments largely miss the mark. By Massimo Faggioli February 22, 2023 Synodality Bishops Pope Francis Theology
Article Remapping Jerusalem Journalist Matthew Teller’s myth-busting exploration of Jerusalem shines a welcome light on the staggering diversity of the city today. By Tom Verde February 19, 2023 Religion Books Jewish-Christian Relations
Article Religious Seekers, or Cultural Thieves? A new book on religious appropriation provokes the question: how to distinguish spiritual seeking from cultural theft? By Kate Lucky February 13, 2023 Books Religion Culture