Feature Synodality & Catholic Amnesia Catholic synodality has a long, rich history. Understanding that history will help the Church flourish. By Shaun Blanchard October 9, 2023 Synodality Pope Francis Vatican II
Article Louis Bouyer’s Cosmic Vision The work of Louis Bouyer—one of the twentieth century’s greatest theologians—illuminates the full Christological richness of the Second Vatican Council. By Robert P. Imbelli October 8, 2023 Theology Religion Spirituality
Article ‘The Suspicious Catholic’ “I explained to the author of the profile, my wife is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and she was uncomfortable baptizing our children.” By Paul Baumann October 8, 2023 Religion Jewish-Christian Relations Politics History
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Article Agony, Almost Anne Enright's new book explores the tumultuous nature of family relationships, abandonment, and sexuality. By Valerie Sayers October 7, 2023 Books Fiction Culture
Article The Synod on Synodality Commonweal contributors reflect on Pope Francis’s effort to remake the Church. By The Editors October 6, 2023 Religion Pope Francis Synodality
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Article The Bible as Poetry If you can’t read poetry, a great part of the Bible is going to remain closed to you. By Christian Wiman October 5, 2023 Theology Poetry Books
Article Redemption Songs The Met Opera’s production of ‘Dead Man Walking’ transports its audience to spaces of suffering only God can know. By Griffin Oleynick October 5, 2023 Arts Culture Religion Death and Dying
Article Devastation in Libya Repairing the destruction in Derna, Libya, requires significant humanitarian aid. The United States has an obligation to provide it. By Isabella Simon October 1, 2023 Africa Foreign Affairs Climate Change
