Paul Elie wrote a column in the New York Times on Friday suggesting that Catholics ought to consider “giv[ing] up Catholicism en masse, if only for a time.” If Benedict can resign, says Elie, so can we: For the...
Read MoreI was asked, on a radio program yesterday, what I thought the Pope’s legacy would be, and I said I thought he would be “the great Vatican II pope,” one of the youngest theologians who worked at the Council, who summed up all the...
Read MoreLike the head of the Anglican communion before him, Pope Benedict XVI has stepped down from his post as chief shepherd of his flock. The stories, both yesterday and today, have focused much of their time on his...
Read MoreThe Colosseum in Rome was lit up on November 29, 2012 in honor of Connecticut’s repeal of the death penalty back in April. Former California death row inmate Shujaa Graham, who was a featured speaker at the annual conference of...
Read MoreThis past weekend, at the Catholic University of America, a group of theologians gathered with several bishops for a scholars’ conference devoted to approaches to the issue of climate change, especially in light of Pope...
Read MoreSo, a comment on the thread of Vince Miller’s response to criticisms of “On All of Our Shoulders” over at America magazine confirmed a suspicion that questions of libertarianism are connected to deeper theological...
Read MoreI’m encouraged by the news that Panera Foundation will be opening more of its “suggested donations” stores. Pay-as-you-can cafes appear to be a new trend, launched by Denise Cerreta of One World Everybody Eats...
Read MoreOn November 30th, during an address to members of the Catholic Sant’Egidio Community, Pope Benedict XVI offered some words concerning opposition to the death penalty. Here is the full text: Dear Brothers and Sisters, In...
Read MorePhilip Jenkins wrote a short piece for Real Clear Religion earlier this week entitled “Death Warrant of Ancient Christianity” in which he argues that the fall of the al-Assad regime in Syria could lead to a campaign...
Read MoreIs it contrary to the principle of subsidiarity for a school principal to ban homemade lunches, my colleague Jana Bennett asks? Should there be a national ban on incandescent lightbulbs? These questions are not earth-shaking....
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