What stories about the Catholic Church will we be following in 2022?
In 2021, it became obvious the US bishops and the pope are singing from different hymnals
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New policy requires all Chicago clergy to get permission to celebrate Latin Mass
By Brian Fraga
US bishops should help Latin Massgoers understand purpose of Francis' new restrictions
Vatican's top liturgy official confirms restrictions on Latin Mass
Instead of embracing John XXIII's hope, Archbishop Gomez projects doom
Draft of bishops' Eucharist document reflects 400-year-old theology
By Kevin Irwin
Follow Pope Francis' call to be a listening church — but from a 45-degree angle
How do we prepare for a synodal process? Start with the documents of Vatican II
Advice to young priests from an 'older brother'
Mel Gibson chimes in to support 'canceled' priests like Fr. James Altman
By Brian Fraga
If US church is to become synodal, we have a lot of work to do
Global liturgy commission director criticizes Francis over Latin Mass restrictions
By Brian Fraga
Jesuit John O'Malley's memoir tells his 'strange and wonderful story'
The church is a 'we': reflections on Francis' restricting the Latin Mass
By Kevin Irwin
With new synodal process, Francis creates an insurance policy for reforms
No 'smoking gun' yet in Pius XII archives, researchers say
By Julia Morris
Bishop Robert Barron's 'beige' version of Vatican II
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