Is capitalism Catholic? A priest defends free-market economics
Fr. Robert Sirico has been courting controversy for most of his adult life, following economists of the "Austrian school" who expounded the virtues of free-market capitalism.
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Former rector of nation's largest Episcopal church becomes a Catholic
The Rev. Larry Gipson, former rector of the nation's largest Episcopal church from 1994 to 2008, is now a candidate for Catholic priesthood.
Catholic intensity fades as evangelical devotion surges
New research shows that Catholics report the lowest proportion of "strongly affiliated" followers, while the data indicate evangelicals are increasingly devout and committed to their faith.
Bourgeois' lawyer asks Maryknoll for 'honest answers'
Dominican Fr. Tom Doyle's questions include what knowledge the order had of the Vatican's move and why it hasn't shared the official document.
New archbishop inherits a divided Anglican Communion
Bishop Justin Welby was named Nov. 9 as the archbishop of Canterbury, primate of the Church of England and leader of the Anglican Communion.
Bernard Häring, a witness of critical love for the church
Fr. Charles Curran reflects on his appreciation for Redemptorist Fr. Bernard Häring, who would have been 100 on Nov. 10.
Canon lawyers: Vatican's role ambiguous in Bourgeois' removal
One abnormality is the involvement of the Vatican's doctrinal congregation, not the Vatican's congregation that deals with religious orders.
Bishops face the growing retirement crisis of religious orders
There is a growing crisis in unfunded retirement and elderly care costs that religious orders of men and women face, a crisis the bishops need to examine.
Maryknoll: Vatican has dismissed Roy Bourgeois from order
After 45 years, Roy Bourgeois, who had come under scrutiny for supporting women's ordination, has been dismissed from Maryknoll.
Day of remembrance honors transgender persons killed for their spiritual journeys
Commentary: The International Transgender Day of Remembrance, celebrated Tuesday, honors transgender persons killed in the last year with candlelight vigils.
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In This Issue
May 10-23, 2013
- Illinois parish's ESL program welcomes all
- A different Mary assumes the stage
- A question few seem to consider when the US wages war afar
- [Print Edition Only] Special Section: Summer Listings
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