Outside Influences: How Germany and China Are Trying to Impact the Conclave
ANALYSIS: The latest moves from the Synodal Way and Chinese Communist Party are clearly meant to influence what goes on inside the Sistine Chapel — but could they backfire?
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Meet the 10 US Cardinals Preparing to Elect the Next Pope
ANALYSIS: As the Church prepares to choose a new pope, the role of America’s cardinal-electors offers a glimpse into the conclave’s inner workings.
Notre Dame’s Theology Rises by Reclaiming ‘a Full Catholic Vision’
The University of Notre Dame’s theology program has ranked No. 1 worldwide four times in six years — and some say its fidelity to the Catholic faith is key to its success.
30 Years After John Paul II’s ‘New Feminism,’ Catholic Debate Heats Up
And with a new generation of young Catholic women attempting to navigate a society increasingly marked by both radical feminism on the one hand and a reactionary ‘manosphere’ on the other, it’s a debate in which the stakes are also undeniably high.
Saint Mary’s College’s Defense of Graduation Speaker Draws Irish Pro-Life Ire
Former Irish president Mary McAleese, who voted for the successful 2018 repeal of a right-to-life provision in Ireland’s constitution, will receive an honorary degree at the all-women college’s commencement on May 17.
Should Catholics Identify as ‘Feminists’? Notre Dame Conference Tackles the Issue
All panelists at Notre Dame agreed about the value of the Church’s ongoing focus on the unique mission of women and the need to promote justice for women in society.
The President Isn’t Speaking at Notre Dame — And Some Domers Think That’s a Good Thing
The argument goes that Catholic colleges should decouple dialogue with civic leaders from graduation ceremonies and honorary degrees.
‘A Scandalous Message’: St. Mary’s College Faces New Backlash Over Controversial Commencement Speaker
Mary McAleese, the former president of Ireland, advocates for the expansion of abortion access and the attempted ordination of women.
Neither Trump Nor Vance Will Give Notre Dame’s Commencement Address
The absence of both figures from the agenda appears to be a break from tradition and is likely to raise concerns about partisanship.
‘Missionary Zeal’ in the Marketplace: The Vision of Catholic Entrepreneurs
The Catholic Church sees the work of entrepreneurs as a response to a vocational calling to co-create with God.
