Theologian critiques Cardinal Fernández’s theology of charity (Communio )
Father José Granados, formerly vice president and professor of dogmatic theology at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family, has written a lengthy analysis and critique of the theology of charity in the works of Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, who was appointed prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of […]
Vatican announces 37 jubilee events (USCCB)
The Vatican has announced 37 events for the 2025 jubilee year. Since the 15th century, it has been customary for the Church to celebrate a jubilee every 25 years. The theme of the 2025 jubilee is “Pilgrims of Hope.” The first of the 37 listed events is for the world of communications (January 24-26); the […]
Papal encouragement of Marian entrustment, prayer for peace during May (@Pontifex)
At the beginning of the month of May, long dedicated to the Virgin Mary, Pope Francis tweeted, “During this month of May, may we entrust to the Blessed Virgin Mary our personal and family matters, as well as the suffering of those who fall victim to war.” “Let us prayer together for the Church, all […]
Bishop named for troubled Nigerian diocese (Vatican Press Office)
Pope Francis has named Bishop Simeon Nwobi, CMF—since October the auxiliary of the apostolic administrator of Ahiara—as the new bishop of the troubled Nigerian diocese. Founded in 1987 and located in the Mbaise region of Imo State in southern Nigeria, the diocese was governed by Bishop Victor Chikwe from its inception until his death in […]
Ahead of synod, ‘Fiducia’ polarization is visible but African bishops are still enthusiastic
NAIROBI, Kenya (OSV News) — As the Synod of Bishops on synodality resumes in five months in Rome, Catholic bishops in Africa are enthusiastic about the second part of the process, with some leaders however anxious that the Vatican document allowing blessings of same-sex couples had poisoned the environment, making it difficult to implement the […]
Wildcat: Flannery for Rookies
I appreciate that cigar culture has finer points, but the smell of cigars still makes me queasy. Likewise, Flannery O’Connor. She is an acquired taste, and this review of Wildcat, the new biodrama of O’Connor, is written from the perspective of one who has not thoroughly acquired it. I daresay I’m not alone on the […]
Big Families, Wide Sidewalks, and Frogs
A baby was born to my daughter Gigi’s teacher in our parish Montessori school. The baby lived in the classroom for a few years. I don’t think that baby’s feet touched the ground for two full years. They kept a closely guarded list of the girls who got to carry her next. In this part […]
Trump Polls Ahead of Biden Among Catholic Voters with Shift in Hispanic Vote
Michele Ursi Hispanic Catholics, who make up approximately 40% of the U.S. Church, continue to favor Biden, but at a much smaller margin, 49% to 47%. According to the latest Pew Research Center poll, which was taken April 8–14, Trump leads Biden among Catholics 55% to 43%.
‘Wildcat’: Too Much Darkness, Too Little Grace
Promotional poster for the movie ‘Wildcat’ in theaters May 3, 2024. FILM REVIEW: ‘Wildcat’ sheds light on Flannery O’Connor’s faith and fiction and leaves audience searching for grace.
Nagasaki’s Continuous Martyrdom: From the Hidden Church to the Atomic Bomb
Christian Ender 26 Martyrs Museum in Nagasaki, Japan. The towers represent the communication between God and people. The left one symbolizes the prayer of men, the one on the right, the falling grace from heaven, with the red color symbolizing the Holy Spirit. The museum was built 1962 to commemorate the 26 Christians who got […]