Justin Rigali

Retired Pope Benedict XVI smiles at Germany's Munich Airport before his departure to Rome June 22, 2020. (CNS/Sven Hoppe, pool via Reuters)

Considering Benedict XVI's theology and papacy on his 94th birthday

Distinctly Catholic: For the retired pope's 94th birthday, a consideration of two aspects of his long life: his career as a theologian and why being a great theologian is no guarantee one will be a great pope.

Archbishop Chaput gives notice after tenure of culture war and consolidation

By Peter Feuerherd
A view of Abaiang, a coral atoll in the nation of Kiribati that is threatened by climate change (Wikimedia Commons/Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/AusAID)

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By Michael Sean Winters

US bishops, electing Naumann to lead pro-life committee, break tradition

By Michael Sean Winters

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