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Pope Francis shrugs off critics, calling schism part of church's history

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — On his flight back from a weeklong trip to Africa, Pope Francis answered critics of his papacy, saying that although he hopes for dialogue he’s not afraid of a schism.

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Pope Francis gets it right on Curia reform and women

(RNS) — The appointment of women to the congregation is important because so far, progressive women have not been pleased with the pope's handling of women’s issues.

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Fifty years later, Catholic Church reckons again with unbelief

LONDON (RNS) — This spring, a half-century after the Vatican's first conference on unbelief, scholars will again gather in Rome to discuss research on the nature of non-religion.

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Note to newspaper editors: Change 'church' to 'hierarchy'

(RNS) — Saying that the Catholic church did not protect children is wrong. We should not blame the the people of God for the sins of the hierarchy.

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Why it's so hard to hold priests accountable for sex abuse

(The Conversation) — Pope Francis has expressed sympathy with the victims of clergy sex abuse, but an important reason for crisis is the church’s Code of Canon law, which the pope alone can change.

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Why the ecumenical movement is a historical event on par with the Reformation

(RNS) — Ecumenism did so much during the last century to heal the divisions among Christians. (COMMENTARY)

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Reforming Catholic liturgy should be like updating software

Over its 2,000-year history, the Catholic liturgy has constantly changed in response to new situations and cultures. Like the software we all use, it must continue to be updated and adjusted to the people and cultures of today.

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Pope rails against attempts to restore old-style Catholic worship

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — It’s not every day that Pope Francis chooses to invoke the full weight of his office. But when it comes to the furious internal rows over Catholic worship, he’s decided enough is enough.

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Pan-Orthodox Council turns into cliffhanger over boycott threats

(RNS) The Russian Orthodox Church cast a pall over the planned June 20-26 meeting on the Greek island of Crete by calling for the session to be postponed.

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

ROME (RNS) A passionate manifesto signed on Nov. 16, 1965, on an altar in the Roman catacombs pledged bishops to live simply to be close to the poor. Known as the Pact of the Catacombs, it was supposed to represent a new chapter in church history but instead became a footnote -- until the election of Pope Francis.

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Is Pope Francis changing church teachings before our eyes? (ANALYSIS)

(RNS) On two issues, Francis himself may have provided some answers during this visit.

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50 years of Christian-Jewish revolution: What we can all learn (COMMENTARY)

(RNS) If one religion can go from seeing another as contemptible and condemnable, to one that is respected and beloved, it can surely serve as a model for humanity at large.

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Pope Paul VI is almost a saint: Here are 4 of his biggest legacies

(RNS) Pope Francis has beatified his controversial predecessor, Paul VI, whom he hails for groundbreaking reforms that are often overlooked. But can Francis succeed where Paul fell short?

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Pope Francis tries again on traditionalist reconciliation after Benedict XVI failed

VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI made reconciliation with traditionalist Catholics a top priority, but was roundly criticized when one of the rehabilitated bishops turned out to be a vocal Holocaust denier.

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Pope Paul VI to be beatified this fall: Will one miracle be sign of sainthood?

VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Paul VI was elected in 1963 and implemented the reforms started by his predecessor, John XXIII, with the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965).

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Sainthood process for Fulton Sheen stalled

(RNS) — The beatification of late Catholic Archbishop Fulton Sheen was postponed this week, marking the latest setback on the road to sainthood for the beloved television and radio preacher.  ...

December 3, 2019
By Bernard Condon, Jim Mustian

Surge of new abuse claims threatens church like never before

(AP) — The day the Catholic Church has long feared has come, with 15 states extending or suspending their statute of limitations to allow abuse claims stretching back decades.

December 3, 2019
By David P. Gushee

Christian higher ed can't win the LGBTQ debate unless it transforms

(RNS) — At Christian schools across the country, an eruption over LGBTQ policy may be only a day away.

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