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The history of granting indulgences is not without its shadows and disedifying aspects. The Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, continues, despite criticism, to clarify its doctrine, purify its practice and invite the faithful to approach this experience of “the manifold grace of God” (1 Pet 4:10)....
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Through his writings, speeches, and initiatives, Pope Francis—who died April 21 at the age of 88—revitalized the church’s social teaching by giving it a unique character....
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Are we truly aware of the rich theological resources that open up when we respond – perhaps unthinkingly, automatically and habitually – to the priest’s greeting Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you) with the customary formula Et cum spiritu tuo (And with your spirit)? The extraordinary beauty inherent in this brief...
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J. P. Grayland, theologian and La Croix International contributor, outlines five key concepts shaping the Francis papacy: time over space, unity over conflict, realities over ideas, the whole over the part, and discernment. These principles guide Pope Francis' vision for the church’s mission today....
The history of granting indulgences is not without its shadows and disedifying aspects. The Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, continues, despite criticism, to clarify its doctrine, purify its practice and invite the faithful to approach this experience of “the manifold grace of God” (1 Pet 4:10)....
Through his writings, speeches, and initiatives, Pope Francis—who died April 21 at the age of 88—revitalized the church’s social teaching by giving it a unique character....
Are we truly aware of the rich theological resources that open up when we respond – perhaps unthinkingly, automatically and habitually – to the priest’s greeting Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you) with the customary formula Et cum spiritu tuo (And with your spirit)? The extraordinary beauty inherent in this brief...
J. P. Grayland, theologian and La Croix International contributor, outlines five key concepts shaping the Francis papacy: time over space, unity over conflict, realities over ideas, the whole over the part, and discernment. These principles guide Pope Francis' vision for the church’s mission today....