Theology

A man portraying Jesus carries a cross down a neighborhood street during a live re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross outside All Saints Catholic Church in Houston on Good Friday, April 14, 2017. (CNS/Catholic Herald/James Ramos)

Via Crucis on US streets: Faithful accompany Jesus in his suffering

Apr 18, 2019

Thousands across the country participate in Good Friday Way of the Cross processions, connecting the dramatic events of Christianity's most solemn day to modern issues facing society.

German theologians blast Benedict's letter as 'failed and improper' account of abuse crisis

by Joshua J. McElwee

Apr 16, 2019

A group of prominent German-speaking theologians has sharply criticized retired Pope Benedict XVI's recent letter on clergy sexual abuse, saying it "instrumentalized" the Catholic church's continuing crisis to rehash stale, decades-long theological disputes.

Column | Simply Spirit

Church's foremothers proclaim Jesus from beyond the grave

by Christine Schenk

Apr 16, 2019

Simply Spirit: Ancient funerary art is performative in nature and is meant to draw the viewer in as a participant. As they mourned her, Junia wished her loved ones to enter into a liminal space and experience Christ's power over death.

Blog | NCR Today

Your thoughts on Holy Spirit atheism and armchair theologians

by NCR Staff

Apr 12, 2019

Your thoughts: Two recent columns by Franciscan Fr. Daniel P. Horan received mixed reactions from NCR readers.

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Via Crucis on US streets: Faithful accompany Jesus in his suffering

German theologians blast Benedict's letter as 'failed and improper' account of abuse crisis

Church's foremothers proclaim Jesus from beyond the grave

Your thoughts on Holy Spirit atheism and armchair theologians

Hang on to the ecclesial nature of the theological task

Theologian Brian Flanagan calls for a 'humble church'

God can't wait to forgive, to reconcile and welcome us home

The problematic rise of armchair theologians

Vocation conference offers space for 'one foot in, one foot out' Catholics

In new book, Richard Rohr says the 'universal Christ' changes everything

The church is suffering from Holy Spirit atheism

Methodists brought to verge of fracture: Did the Holy Spirit do this?

'Honest Rituals' argues for sacrament update

Handing the pen to sisters: sister theologians in Myanmar

The catechism of Cardinal Gerhard Müller

Francis reveals he concelebrated Mass with Cardinal Muller and Gustavo Gutierrez

God calls you to be priest, prophet and leader

Cardinal Muller warns against being silent, in error about Catholic faith

Does God want religious diversity? Abu Dhabi text raises questions

New report warns against priests placing themselves above laity

Ecumenism's on the back burner, but it's had unintentional success

Commit to work with Jesus to make the reign of God happen

Francis expresses openness to married priests in places with 'pastoral necessity'

Author suggests the point of religion is to admit not knowing

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