Francis' critique of libertarianism echoes the Gospels
Distinctly Catholic: No Christian theology can start with the premise that self-interest, enlightened or otherwise, is an appropriate starting point for ethics, Christian or otherwise.
Theology
Bishop Karen Oliveto: 'My presence changes the conversation' on LGBTQ people
"It's no longer an issue. It's about people. My presence changes the conversation, and that's my hope for the commission," Bishop Karen Oliveto said about the United Methodist's council decision.
Two key takeaways from the pope's TED talk
Massimo Faggioli, a theology professor at Villanova University, shares his analysis of Pope Francis' TED talk about making real connections.
Consecration of gay bishop against church law, says United Methodist top court
The United Methodist Church's top court has ruled that the consecration of an openly gay pastor as bishop is against church law.
Catholic theology owes John Noonan a debt of gratitude
Appreciation: Fr. Charles Curran remembers the late federal judge whose wide-ranging scholarship brought him into the debate over Catholic teaching against contraception.
United Methodists to hold special session on LGBTQ inclusion in 2019
The bishops of the United Methodist Church have called for a special session of its General Conference to settle questions of LGBTQ inclusion that have vexed the global denomination for years.
Ethicist sees 'Joy of Love' as call-out for family, justice
Pope Francis is starting "a new kind of conversation" in talking about marriage and social justice as sides of the same coin, says Julie Hanlon Rubio.
Nevada bishop, other panelists discuss prospect of women deacons
Several religious and laypeople met to discuss whether or not women could be admitted to the diaconate April 8 in California.
Alleluia for umpires: literalists in theological debate
Young Voices: When I was 6, our music liturgist asked us to practice singing the alleluia for Easter; the problem was it was still Lent, and our priest had told us we couldn't say that word.
Not just another 'trade meeting,' convocation seeks to unify U.S. church
This summer's Convocation of Catholic Leaders comes at a time when the U.S. Catholic Church is seeking how best to respond to a changing social landscape.
Called by the bishops, the historic convocation will find more than 3,000 Catholic leaders — bishops, clergy, religious and laypeople — meeting July 1-4 in Orlando, Florida, to focus on how the pope's 2013 apostolic exhortation, "Evangelii Gaudium" ("The Joy of the Gospel"), applies in the United States.
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July 14-27, 2017
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