Francis’ priorities vs. the priorities of the U.S. bishops

Fr. Thomas Reese, S.J. discusses this pertinent issue in article in National Catholic Reporter. Francis’ priorities vs. the priorities of the U.S. bishops

Why Vatican conspiracy theories never go out of style

John Allen reports on Why Vatican Conspiracy Theories Never Go Out of Style. Why Vatican conspiracy theories never go out of style

Pope: Religious justification for Paris attacks ‘blasphemy,’ love of neighbor needed

Article just posted by the National Catholic Reporter concerning the horrific tragedy in Paris. Pope: Religious justification for Paris attacks ‘blasphemy,’ love of neighbor needed

Secret ‘Catacombs Pact’ emerges after 50 years, and Francis gives it new life

David Gibson writes about an issue in the National Catholic Reporter that is startling and provocative. Secret ‘Catacombs Pact’ emerges after 50 years, and Francis gives it new life

Three ways to improve the synod of bishops

An article by Thomas Reese, S.J. in The National Catholic Reporter: Three ways to improve the synod of bishops

Francis: Lay people not ‘second class’ members of Catholic church

Francis: Lay people not ‘second class’ members of Catholic church