Catholic commentators on both the left and the right all too frequently attempt to employ…
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Is Pope Francis a Modernist?
I have little doubt that the title to this piece pretty much guarantees that the…
It’s time for some papal seclusion
Last week, in the aftermath of Pope Francis’ interview, I attempted to argue that such…
When God says “run!”
A recent blog post entitled, Losing my religion, by Mary DeTurris Poust, who is a…
Ten Takeaways from the Pope’s Interview
It has been suggested to me that it may be helpful to pare down my…
Father-of-the-Year
Consider for a moment the “House of God” as it existed when John XXIII ascended…
The Pope’s Interview
The pope’s nearly 11,000 word interview with America Magazine will be debated for months. My…
The Pope’s Interview: A Preface
Before attempting to get my hands around the pope’s interview with America Magazine, I’d like…
Pope Francis and Islam: Following papal precedent
According to a report in Vatican Insider, Pope Francis has sent a personal message to…
The pope reads my blog
Look, I’m neither Sherlock Holmes nor Sherwin Williams, but please allow me to draw from…