The Vatican is stuck in a monarchical past
Analysis: The Vatican is stuck in a time period full of court behavior and palace intrigue, trying desperately to stave off 21st-century reality.
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With Benedict's resignation, what is unsaid in sisters' case looms large
Analysis: The insult of the investigation of American nuns, which came in the middle of Benedict's reign, appears to have backfired.
Selections in Irish leadership refashion country's church
Archbishop Charles Brown, apostolic nuncio to Ireland, was chosen to restore trust in Irish leadership after decades of clerical scandals and cover-ups.
With two weeks left, what will Benedict do?
Analysis: Pope Benedict will no longer be pope starting Feb. 28, but there are a few things he can do before then to avoid becoming a lame-duck pope.
Can a pope resign?
Analysis: Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday he will resign Feb. 28. But is that allowed? Has it happened before?
40 years after Roe v. Wade, abortion foes are winning -- and losing
Analysis: Today's March for Life may feel that momentum is turning toward them, but little has changed in this bitter culture war.
The government's hunt for a Vatican envoy to pass muster
Analysis: President Obama needs to find a new envoy to the Vatican, and his choice for a replacement is being watched in Rome.
Response to abuse has been slow, stymied by Vatican
Analysis: If the probe into the Australian church turns up something nasty, the church has only its leadership to blame.
Bar is set low in acceptance of year-old English missal
Analysis: A year ago, the Catholic church began to use the missal. No one revolted, but can we call it a success?
Latinos play significant role in Obama's Catholic win
According to exit polls, Obama won the Catholic vote, 50 percent to 48 percent. But a closer look shows Obama's support among Latinos went up 74 percent this year.
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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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