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What the pope didn't say about condoms
The worst part is that in all the fuss over what the pope did or didn't say about condoms, many have missed the even more note-worthy and thought-provoking comments from the Benedict XVI in Light of the World.
By Danielle Bean | November 22, 2010; 12:23 PM ET | Comments (13)
Church's teaching on sexual morality can not change
Catholic church teaching on sexual morality has not changed and it will not change because it cannot be changed.
By George Weigel | November 22, 2010; 12:19 PM ET | Comments (11)
Catholic views of animals
Ethical concern for animals has been on the ascendancy in Catholic thought for the last century.
By Mathew N. Schmalz | June 15, 2010; 11:54 PM ET | Comments (62)
The priesthood's dark valley
Benedict's latest remarks show his awareness of the extent of human frailty and of the absolute necessity of God's love and mercy.
By Mathew N. Schmalz | June 14, 2010; 09:40 AM ET | Comments (7)
Chatter, inspiration and the pope
Anti-Catholicism most certainly does exist, but not in the way the Vatican seems to be emphasizing in its defense of the Holy Father. In fact, I would argue that the Vatican is unconsciously replicating some of the structural elements of anti-Catholicism in its criticism of the media.
By Mathew N. Schmalz | April 8, 2010; 02:06 PM ET | Comments (6)
Vatican chooses pragmatism over principle
While the actions of Lawrence Murphy were sinful and criminal, it is tragic that members of the Vatican hierarchy did not listen to their subordinates who belatedly recognized the gravity of the case.
By Mathew N. Schmalz | March 25, 2010; 03:11 PM ET | Comments (37)
A call to penance
The Holy Father's letter not only outlines a distinctively Catholic approach to sin and scandal but also suggests how the Pontiff's personal response to the crisis might unfold.
By Mathew N. Schmalz | March 20, 2010; 10:17 AM ET | Comments (26)
