Michael Sean Winters: In a letter on the liturgy, published last week, Pope Francis, in line with Vatican II, again invites all Catholics to drink deeply from the wellspring of our faith, the paschal mystery.
Theology en la Plaza: The leaked draft of the U.S. bishops' Eucharist teaching demonstrates, in a number of ways, how disconnected the U.S. hierarchy has become from the real questions of these troubling times.
Commentary: The impending debate at the U.S. bishops' conference could have significant implications for many high-profile Catholics. However, the institutionalization of the Eucharist affects the spiritual health of millions of Catholics every single day.
We say: Don't be fooled by the bishops' spin. Although many would like to backpedal this PR train wreck, the document has been the pet project of a crowd of right-wing bishops who want to deny Communion to Joe Biden.
Commentary: The U.S. bishops' proposed new document on the Eucharist may not mention pro-choice Catholic politicians like President Joe Biden. But, even still, the document reads as if it could have been created before the Second Vatican Council.
Young Voices: Amid rising hospitalizations and wildfire smoke, our current times call for action that builds community. When individual actions are not enough, we must join with others to make the impossible possible.
Jesus wants to nourish the souls of those who are spiritually famished from the loneliness and anguish that come from life's difficulties, Pope Francis told pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square Aug. 8.
On a Georgetown panel, Bishop Kevin Rhoades downplayed concerns that a planned document from the U.S. bishops would create norms prohibiting pro-choice Catholic politicians like President Biden from receiving Communion.
Commentary: Pope Francis regards restoration of the Vatican II liturgy to be of the utmost seriousness. In effect, the reimposed restrictions will dry up the supply of priests who can celebrate the Tridentine Mass.
