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Pope Francis to theologians: See ‘contemporary challenges in light of the Wisdom of the Cross’
He sent the message to an international theological congress in Rome. Read more
Chicago priest with a 'pastoral heart' named to Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Father Andrew Liaugminas of the Archdiocese of Chicago has been appointed to serve at the doctrine section of the Catholic... Read more
Vatican summit on 'theology of the priesthood' will look at questions raised in recent synods
Cardinal Marc Ouellet announced Monday that the Vatican will host a theological symposium on the priesthood that will touch on... Read more
Theologians say there is ‘doubt’ of sacramentality in marriages between ‘baptized non-believers’
The International Theological Commission this week published a study into the question of whether two “baptized non-believers” can contract sacramental... Read more
CDF official: Anthropology and Scripture document is not 'open' to same-sex unions
The secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Archbishop Giacomo Morandi, said Friday that a new document... Read more
Pope Francis: Synodality is what the Lord expects of the Church
Pope Francis told the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith’s theological commission Friday that synodality will be key for... Read more
Theology in 'dialogue with cultures' renews humanity, Pope Francis says
When theology and philosophy engage with cultures in creative ways, they become a powerful tool for renewing humanity with the... Read more
Why do priests study philosophy?
Philosophy does not teach its students the Bible. It does not teach one how to minister to a congregation. It... Read more
In Naples, Pope Francis calls for theological dialogue with Islam, Judaism
In Naples Friday Pope Francis delivered a speech calling for theological dialogue with Islam and Judaism in pontifical universities as... Read more
Pope Francis to discuss 'Veritatis Gaudium' in Naples
The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Francis will travel to Naples in June to discuss the impact of the apostolic... Read more
Pope Francis: Include the Holy Spirit in art, theology
In the face of the difficulties of the modern-age, artists and theologians need the inspiration of the Holy Spirit –... Read more
Pope to theologians: Spiritual conversion should precede pastoral solutions
On moral, theological issues, conversion of heart – in Greek, metanoia – should take place before the development of pastoral... Read more
Does God make people gay? A theologian responds
Sexual attraction does not define identity, a priest has said, after comments attributed to Pope Francis have prompted questions about... Read more
The theological formation of Pope Francis
A recent letter from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has become the subject of controversy, after a Vatican office admitted to... Read more
Commentary: Placuit Deo against new paradigms
The first stirring sentences of the new CDF letter to bishops, Placuit Deo, reject the very notion of a “new... Read more
Germain Grisez had ‘a lively sense of Providence,’ long-time friend says
A longtime friend of distinguished theologian Germain Grisez will celebrate the scholar’s funeral Tuesday, at St. Anthony Shrine Roman Catholic... Read more
Theologian resigns from USCCB committee after publishing letter to Pope Francis
A member of the Vatican’s International Theological Commission has resigned his position as a consultant to the USCCB’s Committee on... Read more
Augustine Institute offering scholarships for a master's in theology
If you've been waiting for the extra push to pursue a master's degree in theology, this scholarship opportunity might be... Read more
Bishop Robert Barron to academics: debate Ross Douthat, don't dodge him
Bishop Robert Barron has weighed in amid a media controversy after the Synod on the Family, saying some academic critics... Read more
William May, the prof who renounced his dissent from Humanae Vitae
William E. May, a professor who retracted his one-time dissent from Humanae vitae and became an influential pro-life teacher and... Read more
