John Paul II

The door into the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith inside the Vatican's Palace of the Holy Office (NCR photo/Joshua J. McElwee)

Fidelity oaths spark fear of return to theological silencing

Several prominent theologians are raising concerns about how the Vatican doctrinal office's approach to the case of Fr. Tony Flannery seems out of line with Pope Francis' calls for a church open to dialogue.

'Humanae Vitae' scholar is new vice president of John Paul II institute

By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service
Pope Francis talks with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI during a visit with new cardinals at the retired pope's residence after a consistory at the Vatican Nov. 19, 2016. (CNS/L'Osservatore Romano, handout)

Pope Benedict and Pope Francis: free and faithful in Christ

By Michael Sean Winters

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