Pope Francis Issues Call to Selfless Love in ‘Dilexit Nos’
COMMENTARY: The Holy Father’s new encyclical calls the faithful to embody Christ’s heart of love and service in their daily lives, emphasizing the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.
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80 Years Ago Today: The Heroic Last Battle of the USS Johnston
The lives of those who sacrificed for freedom on Oct. 25, 1944, summon us to integrate faith into action, following Christ’s example of heroic charity.
How the Catholic Church Sees the Ordination of an Orthodox Church Deaconess
COMMENTARY: Any consideration of women in the diaconate must be grounded in a thorough understanding of the Catholic Church's tradition and divine revelation.
A Voice Unheard: The Absence of Deacons at the Synod
COMMENTARY: The inclusion of deacons in the Synod on Synodality is vital for representing the Church’s nature as a communion of persons, each bringing distinct gifts and roles to the fore.
Penetrating the Mystery of the Diaconate
COMMENTARY: Although the Second Vatican Council restored the diaconate to its permanent place within the hierarchy, its roots stretch back to apostolic times.
8 Key Takeaways from ‘Ad Theologiam Promovendam’
COMMENTARY: Pope Francis is directing theologians to find a middle ground where they stay true to the Church’s long-standing traditions while also finding new ways to connect with the world today.
A Synod Without Deacons: The Absence of Christ the Servant
COMMENTARY: What effect will the absence of deacons from the synod have on the process and its conclusions?
