Both Jewish and Catholic commentators were taken aback by the inclusion of John 8:44, a biblical phrase used for centuries to disparage Jews as children of Satan.
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Read MoreYes, there was a pro-Nazi rally at MSG in 1939. But it was also the site of FDR's fiery speech of 1936 and rallies by presidents Truman and Dewey
Read MoreThe dogmatic constitution on the Church, released 60 years ago, is notable not only for what it taught, but how it taught it.
Read MoreSad songs say so much when sung by singers who are not sad. It is a rare gift. They both have it
Read MoreMurray Sinclair lived a great Canadian life but he also taught Canada to speak ill of generations of the dead
Read MoreThe home church of Pope Francis marks its 1,700th anniversary Nov. 9.
Read MoreDefinitions of synodality have finally been offered in the synod’s final report, including everything and leaving nothing out.
Read MoreThe division of readers into ever-smaller outraged segments is the real problem
Read MoreThe ‘Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification,’ signed by the Catholic Church and the Lutheran World Federation, was joined by 2017 by the World Methodist Council, the Anglican Consultative Council, and the World Communion of Reformed Churches.
Read MoreOf the many things Christians might do to put God back in their homes, voting for any candidate seems an odd place to start.
Read MoreFather Timothy Radcliffe’s suggestion of foreign influence on African bishops during the Synod recall Cardinal Kasper’s contentious statements from a decade ago.
Read MoreA plaintive letter with fewer than two dozen signatories was not nearly enough to oust Trudeau
Read MoreWhether viewed from starboard or port, the HSS Synodality is sinking. How many are now ready to abandon ship?
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