Note to Catholic bishops: Good intentions are not enough for salvation
It is becoming increasingly common (again!) for bishops and theologians to refer to the moral law as an 'ideal.'
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Dr. Jeff Mirus
Reopening the question of women priests: A theological travesty and a spiritual tragedy
This possibility of papal approval is rendered even stronger by the Pope’s strong commendation of the editorial staff of Civilta Cattolica immediately following the publication of the article which questioned the permanence of the Church’s teaching that women cannot be priests.
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Papal language on Islam: adoption of popular secular language to smear those who take Christianity seriously
Journalist asked Francis, “Why do you, when you speak of these violent events, always speak of terrorists, but never of Islam, never use the word Islam?” The pope's response could have "extraordinarily damaging consequences."
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On criticizing bishops—or even the Pope
If carried out effectively, public criticism will lead to better priests, bishops and popes over time.
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Catholics favoring Obama by 15-point margin is “a colossal Catholic failure”
The failure of churchgoing Catholics to defend their own religious freedom and the rights of the Church is the most significant revelation in a recent Pew poll.
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