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Breidenbach's fertile research raises questions about history of religious liberty
… Breidenbach tends to cast as an "antipapalist" limitation on papal prerogatives might be the best arrangement possible in difficult, even hostile, circumstances. Some assertions simply do … faith on his deathbed. Catholics, disenfranchised to be sure, were tolerated so long as they kept their faith private and quiet. The greater concern of the Stuart Restoration was to maintain …
Editorial: COP26 shortcomings point to mission for all Catholics
… The U.N. climate conference that ended Nov. 13 in Glasgow, Scotland, was billed as the "last best chance" to avert global warming's most catastrophic impacts. But although it made some … century. Those who praised the conference's final agreement said the negotiated pact was the best that could be achieved by nearly 200 countries with different interests and expectations. … known as COP26, acknowledged the shortfall : "We can now say with credibility that we have kept 1.5 degrees alive. But, its pulse is weak and it will only survive if we keep our promises …
Observations from Day 1 at the US bishops' meeting
… Communion to pro-choice politicians. (It doesn't.) It was cold and windy so most of the crowd kept their hands in their pockets and did not applaud, but his assertions were met with nods and … seemed to be emerging that the text on the Eucharist was a compromise and probably the best they could agree to. What changed from June when a quarter of the bishops voted not to …
EarthBeat Weekly: COP26 results are still too little, though perhaps not too late
… do not have time to wait. I am also praying that if pledges are made then they need to be kept. Is there some way to hold each other accountable to their pledges? We are really … the urban front, Sara DeWeerdt at the Anthropocene explains why high-rise buildings aren't the best option for lowering urban greenhouse gas emissions. Meanwhile, even as scientists warn of …
Some dioceses loosen restrictions on mask mandates for Catholic schools
… goal and that of our diocesan leaders to ensure that everyone in our parishes and schools are kept as safe as possible." He also said if the situation should change, these guidelines could … rate allowed for this change in the current policy. "We trust that parents will make the best decisions for their children and ask that our school communities respect the decisions of … some of these protocols." "We continue to encourage all to be vaccinated as this offers the best way of putting this pandemic behind us," the archbishop wrote. The Centers for Disease …
All the saints
… a middle school math teacher at the nearby parish school until she retired. Her encouragement kept me writing after her death, my way of coping and my need to stay connected to the Scriptures … and conflicts, making peace, showing mercy, always alert for God in simple things, doing the best they could. They grow in wisdom in their absence, teaching us patience and humility. We …
When movies put Satan onscreen, the devil is in the details
… two, " The Prophecy " (1995) and " The Devil and Daniel Webster " (1941). Then as I read, I kept my laptop open and when I came across a reference to an older film I had not seen in a while … but especially that the Catholic Church no longer condemns those who commit suicide. The best chapter in the book I think is R. Barton Palmer 's "From the Eternal Sea He Rises, Creating …
Reorganization at Knights of Columbus founder's church leads to hard feelings
… will be merged into one entity. Several of the existing church buildings in the city will be kept open, but priests in New Haven will all live together at St. Mary's priory. The Knights of … for New Haven, based on the numbers of parishioners, numbers of clergy and how they see is the best way to reorganize New Haven," Letoile said. In a public letter to Catholics in New Haven, … Walker, the pastor at St. Mary's, said he and his brother Dominican priests are doing their best to arrange for a smooth transfer and to serve their parishioners in the time they have left. …
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time: What it was like to be Jesus
… demons tempted Jesus with status, Bartimaeus begged for action. As Mark tells it, Bartimaeus kept calling out to Jesus. Over and over again he asked for mercy, using the Greek word we use … rather than shepherds, to all the egoism and self-protecting fear that can ambush even the best of people and lead them to disfigure themselves as images of their creator. People in need …
Climate crisis at forefront of agenda for Parliament of the World's Religions
… explore ways they can collectively address global issues. In 2021, the major global issue that kept bubbling to the surface was the climate crisis and its long-reaching impact. The topic was … a virtual gathering. "They never anticipated COVID to happen and therefore, they're doing the best they can in these circumstances. I'm sure that the next one will be in person and we will …
Franciscan sisters' land ethic invites local community to garden, explore, learn
… of education ministry. "There were a good number that wanted to make sure that it would be kept as an educational [site] and not developed," said Sr. Lucy Slinger, a member of the … ecojustice and integration for life. Those guiding principles led the sisters to explore the best ways to use the land. They have created a greenhouse and planted a full organic garden. In … human-centric, give, give, take, take, but looking at how it's been balanced in the past, and best practices that can be shared in that relationship ... between people and planet," she said. …
'Sopranos' creator David Chase talks about Catholicism, 1967 Newark Rebellion
… is how Newark gained a good portion of its black population," Isabel Wilkerson writes in her best-selling book The Warmth of Other Suns . After World War II, "slum clearance" became a … too late," Ruggiero's successor, Msgr. Joseph Granato, once said. Meanwhile, African Americans kept arriving from the South, including John Smith, who came to Jersey from Warthen, Georgia, …
Musician Audrey Assad seeks 'permission and freedom for all to feel at home'
… retreats and Christmas parties. In 2010, "The House You're Building" was named Amazon.com's Best Christian Music of 2010 and iTunes Christian & Gospel Breakthrough Album of the Year. The … I audited a class, and the professor was speaking derisively of liberation theology, and I kept thinking, "Well, that makes so much sense to me." And I read James Cone's God of the …
On Kanye West, contemplative prayer and loving complicated men
… serving coffee and navigating microaggressions specific to European spaces. Kanye's music kept me focused during what felt like the darkest moments of my life. His music politicized me, … My Nightmares." "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," released in 2010, features some of West's best production work, especially on songs like "Runaway," " All of the Lights " — featuring 14 …
Afghanistan war veterans 'depressed' about withdrawal, worried about Afghans
… for him to celebrate Sunday Mass for a particular outpost on a Tuesday morning. "That's the best we could do," said Kneemiller, who also saw seeking out troops who weren't "typical … it is "devastating" for him to see what is happening in Afghanistan, especially since he has kept in contact over the years with Afghan nationals whom he met and worked with during his … not to the people who did or did not want us there. I can sleep well knowing that I did my best with the best of intentions. I am grateful for the joys and sorrows as I reflect on my …
Film series 'The Chosen' explores its Catholic side in the Eternal City
… of the remains of Philip and James," Jenkins told RNS, referring to the tombs of the apostles kept in a basilica in Rome. "That was a profound moment for me, just to be reminded that we are … to overcome, still some divide," Jenkins told RNS, laughing off the exchange. "Give me your best shot!" …
Immigration advocates voice disappointment in Biden's deterrence path
… you will be turned back." Yet many still are convinced the Biden administration is their best shot at getting a chance to stay or enter into the U.S., even as his administration seems … March 2020 as COVID-19 infections began to surge in the U.S. — and around the world. Biden has kept it in place . By not dropping Title 42 and reinstating expedited removals, immigrant …
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Our greatest potential
… Fairy tales can illustrate our best or most tragic potential. Think of King Midas whose love of gold destroyed everything that … into living freely as God's own people. Like Midas, the people of God wandering in the desert kept choosing lesser goals. That evoked Moses' wrath — a fury that flowed from his love for them …
'The Holy Game' is a deep dive into seminarians and soccer
… (it took him more than 12 years to finish his studies before ordination), but he's the best player of all the teams and truly a bright spirit in the film because of his sense of humor … Kelly explained. "My wife is one of the producers on the film and she is Jewish. She kept asking for clarifications, which was a big help. Though we weren't able to explain every …
As Cardinal Becciu goes to court, Francis' financial reforms also on trial
… linked to a 2013 investment of a purported $240 million in a London real estate venture that kept swallowing money until it went bust, leaving an approximate $415 million Vatican loss. The … request that Italian authorities take over and handle a given legal case. Historically, popes kept the Italian state at arm's length about the city state's internal affairs. That began to … AIF role differently. By having someone in charge of financial oversight who understood how best to navigate the labyrinthine rules of the European Union and neighboring Italy, the Vatican …