Benedict removes name from book on celibacy after dispute over his involvement
Links for 12/31/2019
I was right, I was wrong, I was human
Sex abuse crisis can lead to conversion church needs, theologian says
Francis' appointment of Jesuits to lead Vatican offices an 'anomaly' in church's history
LA's Gomez could be a 'bridge' if elected bishops' conference president
The Amazon synod is about the concept of social sin, not married priests
Amazon synod's secrecy shows tension between transparency and discernment
Links for 9/12/19
When picking new US bishops, Francis shouldn't hesitate to ruffle feathers
With upcoming retirements, Francis could 'reorient' US bishops' conference
Hierarchy and theology alike are caught up in Catholic disruption
Cycles of coverage, clerical culture, generational trends
By Tom Roberts
Habemus papam to me! Tiara in place, I'll have a busy daylong reign
By Mark Piper
Theologians concerned about newly engaged role of Benedict, pope emeritus
Church historian says sex abuse poses biggest threat to church in 500 years
Historians take 'long view' on Catholic sex abuse crisis
Links for 1/3/19
NCR Connections: Panel examines how church culture enables abuse crisis
By Tom Roberts