The acquittal of Cardinal George Pell doesn’t bring an end to the ‘Pell matter,’ since his release means different things to different constituencies in the church.
Lies and deception have compromised the integrity of the mission of L’Arche. But it has also responded with humility and integrity, and begun the work of healing.
The Catholic Church in Canada has not escaped the abuse crisis. But Canadian activists and church leaders are moving toward transparency and increased awareness.
A new book on Francis by noted papal biographer Austen Ivereigh promised to be more critical. And yet in important ways, it again lets Francis off the hook.
CatholicVote seems to think that if every issue is presented as black or white, the pro-life, pro-family Catholic voter will line up obediently at the polls.
Physical objects carry meaning for us, but their accumulation can be a kind of spiritual error. Reconciling this contradiction leads us to richer, deeper lives.
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