Cardinal Robert McElroy’s comments last week, arguing the synod is the correct place to overturn core Catholic teachings, have spotlighted how the Synod on Synodality’s leaders are themselves manipulating the process in pursuit of this same objective.
Read MoreTedium sets in quickly. No slight was too trivial to be remembered, resented and recorded by the prince
Read MoreThe friendly gathering that included Cardinals George Pell and Joseph Zen in the wake of Pope Benedict’s XVI’s funeral is a treasured memory.
Read MoreJettisoning the distinction between ‘orientation and activity’ means the end of chastity as a virtue to be strived for — or implies that ‘the LBGT community’ is not capable of chastity and should therefore be preached a lesser Gospel.
Read MoreCollaborating with the cardinal at World Youth Day in Sydney was a high point of our relationship, but equally significant was his inspiring witness of courage — and encouragement to others — in the face of grave setbacks.
Read MoreThe Liberals are now the party of the one per cent, of which McKinsey is a flagship firm.
Read MoreLooking back on our 25-year friendship, I thank Cardinal Pell for reminding me of what is most important.
Read MoreThe funeral of Cardinal George Pell provides a useful opportunity to know the usual practice for a cardinal of the Roman Curia.
Read MoreHis faith, even during wrongful detention, was the crown of an inspiring Catholic life.
Read MoreThe death and funeral observances also offered rather remarkable symmetries that echoed aspects of Benedict’s life.
Read MoreThe homily for the pope emeritus was inadequate for the occasion, but measured by the Holy Father’s own standards, it was actually something special.
Read MoreIn his ‘Spiritual Testament,’ the Pope Emeritus desired that, after his death, the world hear one more time that the faith was reasonable.
Read MoreHe dedicated his life to telling anyone who would listen that friendship with God was the answer to the deepest longings of the human heart
Read MoreDecisions about his household say a lot about a prelate. For Pope Benedict, it is no different.
Read MoreHis Holy Saturday life ended on Dec. 31 — what might this secular and liturgical date suggest to us in God’s providence?
Read MoreAs global population growth continues to slow, the fear of overpopulation may be replaced by one of too few people
Read MoreThe funeral rites follow from the novelty of the Pope Emeritus’ abdication in 2013, which was an utter innovation in the entire history of the Church.
Read MoreYEAR IN REVIEW: The queen’s funeral was at odds with Catholic practice in some key respects. That noted, the great Christian event of 2022 has lessons for Catholics in the year ahead.
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