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Article A Paschal Mystery The Paschal Mystery is at the center of our Christian life. So why are the U.S. bishops ignoring it? By Rita Ferrone March 30, 2024 Liturgy Bishops Vatican II U.S. Catholicism
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 Pope Francis’s Vision for the Church Through his focus on synodality, Pope Francis is helping the Church walk together on a path of renewal. By Bishop John Stowe, OFM, Conv. July 5, 2023 Pope Francis Synodality Vatican II Theology
Article Reading ‘Pacem in Terris’ in 2023 Reading ‘Pacem in Terris’ today, when the U.S. has its second Catholic president, reveals how politically impotent Catholics and the papacy have become since then. By Massimo Faggioli May 20, 2023 Vatican II Bishops War and Peace Religion
Article Baptismal Ecclesiology & Vatican II Vatican II set out to recover the central importance of baptism. But have we fully grasped what it means to belong to a “baptismal priesthood”? By Rita Ferrone April 12, 2023 Liturgy Vatican II Theology Religion