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Francis agrees with his critics: A pope can be wrong

by Christopher Lamb, Religion News Service

Apr 19, 2018

The tables have turned under Pope Francis. And a new type of Catholic has formed: the conservative dissenter. In the past, conservatives prided themselves on loyalty to the pope and being in lockstep with all papal teachings, while progressives called for limits to papal power.

Belgian priest: Vatican-China deal on bishops might really happen

by Barb Fraze, Catholic News Service

Mar 21, 2018

As rumors fly of an imminent Vatican-China deal on the appointment of bishops, a Belgian priest known as an expert on China said he thinks an agreement might really happen.

Disgraced cardinal from Scotland dies at 80

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by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Mar 19, 2018

Scottish Cardinal Keith O'Brien, who resigned five years ago as archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh after admitting to sexual misconduct, died early March 19 at the age of 80.

From left: Kevin Locke, Kerry Alys Robinson (onscreen), Massimo Faggioli and Jordan Denari Duffner discuss the pontificate of Pope Francis March 13 at Center of Concern headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Center of Concern/Michael Carpenter Photography)

Panel takes stock of 'ennobling' leadership of Pope Francis

by Julie Bourbon

Mar 16, 2018

In a conversation framed around the book A Pope Francis Lexicon, Catholic commentators gathered to discuss his pontificate on the fifth anniversary of his election.

Francis agrees with his critics: A pope can be wrong

Belgian priest: Vatican-China deal on bishops might really happen

Disgraced cardinal from Scotland dies at 80

Panel takes stock of 'ennobling' leadership of Pope Francis

Interim results: Pope Francis revitalizes Vatican II reforms

Melbourne court to decide if cardinal stands trial on abuse allegations

Runway to heaven: Vatican, The Met piece together faith and fashion

Prayer for peace in Congo, South Sudan a call to action, cardinal says

Cardinal Tagle says everyone has a little migrant in their soul

World Meeting of Families catechesis to be available online

A government shutdown and a papal letdown

Hero's homecoming: Vatican prepares to transfer exiled cardinal's remains

Morning Briefing

Pope's New Year priorities: Refugees, youths, trips, more Curia reform

Pope upbraids Vatican bureaucracy: Serve the world, not 'degraded logic of small cliques'

After his fall, Law found normality in Rome

Cardinal Law, central figure in church abuse scandal, dies

Abuse commission member suggests Francis may let group lapse temporarily

Protesters at bishops' gathering ask for sanctuary, anti-war stance

Cardinal praises USCCB for century of working for 'a more just society'

Australia's top bishops visit Vatican for talks on restoring trust

Scholars say correction of Francis for 'heresy' marked by hypocrisy, lack of signatories

The clergy's task is unfinished in confronting sex abuse

In lieu of visit, pope makes major donation to South Sudan charities

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