Mixed bag of Catholic life, Twitter, Denmark, and Obama’s ambassador
All Things Catholic: Catholicism and secularism in Denmark; the next U.S. ambassador to Vatican, and the pope on Twitter.
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John L. Allen Jr., NCR senior correspondent, writes weekly on the goings-on in Vatican and in the church around the world.
Catholic activism on the death penalty; a brief dispatch from Denmark
All Things Catholic: Leaders from around the world gathered Tuesday to discuss abolishing the death penalty in all countries. Already, 150 nations have joined the fight.
Unexpected sanity in Europe; Miguel Diaz; and Syria's Christians
All Things Catholic: Reflections on Europe's new commissioner of health, who's Catholic, and the U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, who's stepping down.
The elderly as the church's swing state, and sparing a thought for Syria
All Things Catholic: The church should not fret at the large number of older people in the pews; it should celebrate them.
Defending Christians at risk is a transcendent post-election cause
All Things Catholic: Now that the election is over, Catholic attention can be turned to the global problem of the deaths of Christians.
Debunking four myths about John Paul I, the 'Smiling Pope'
All Things Catholic: Was Pope John Paul I, who was pope for only 33 days, murdered? Did he actually support women's ordination? John Allen explores.
A global crop of cardinals; Syria; Vatileaks; and possible popes
All Things Catholic: The Synod of Bishops is drawing to a close. Here are some of the things we've learned in the last three weeks.
Synod update: Syria, Islam and minor notes
All Things Catholic: The delegation of bishops heading to Syria next week signifies that more is being done at the Synod of Bishop than just chatting.
An Asian plea for humility at the Synod of Bishops
All Things Catholic: The synod has really pointed out the differences in evangelization around the world -- each regional prelate has different concerns.
Q&A on the synod for new evangelization
All Things Catholic: What to expect from the Vatican's synod, which begins Sunday and will last through Oct. 28.
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In This Issue
May 24-June 6, 2013
- The paradox of Pope Francis
- Editorial: Questions linger after dynamic sisters' meeting
- [Coming Soon] Name your treasure and pass it on
- [Print Edition Only] Special Section: Family Life
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