Putting the church's shifts in spheres of authority in historical perspective
The role and function of the magisterium continue to be a source of controversy in many corners of the Catholic church today.
Theology
US bishops to replace staffer behind theological investigations
The head of the bishops' office tasked with upholding church teaching will leave his post at the bishops' Secretariat of Doctrine.
Merton's letters a call for white atonement
Essay: Thomas Merton's prophetic and contemplative stance against white racism has yet to be understood, much less practiced.
Editorial: Cardinal's 'letter' stocked with more of what we don’t need
Editorial: In a recent letter to mothers of priests, one cardinal went on too long, including treacly pieties and strange contortions of gender and familial relations.
Swiss abbot urges change in how bishops are selected
The Benedictine abbot says the nomination process should include local input, and he wants bishops and theologians to join him in the press for change.
Bishops, colleges find good collaboration in 'Ex Corde' review
U.S. Catholic college presidents and local bishops have experienced greater collaboration in the last decade, according to a review of a 2001 Vatican document.
Early women leaders: from heads of house churches to presbyters
After our editorial calling for women's ordination, readers asked us for more information on the history of women leaders in the early church. Here's our first installment.
Article on 'Jesus' wife' papyrus delayed for more testing
The Harvard Theological Review is postponing publication of an article on the papyrus fragment in which Jesus seems to refer to his wife.
Catholic beliefs are not open to popular vote, pope says
When the church affirms the importance of how the faithful understand matters of faith and morals, it is not saying beliefs are open to a popular vote, Pope Benedict XVI said.
Catholic university faculty rebukes president over academic freedom
University of San Diego faculty say their president's leadership has created a “climate of apprehension” and has been “inconsistent with the mission of the university.”
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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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