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Order of Malta Under Drastic Reform

Hélène de Lauzun September 6, 2022

The debate over the Order of Malta’s status as a “subject of the Holy See” is not new, but Pope Francis’ reforms have caused anxiety for those who understand what is at stake in the Order’s loss of sovereignty.

Rumors of Resignation Continue to Swirl Around Pope Francis

Tristan Vanheuckelom August 30, 2022

Francis’ coterie of cardinals is known to largely agree with his vision of a more ‘progressive’ and ‘inclusive’ Church.

Holy See Diplomacy and the War in Ukraine: Looking to Peace After Kazakhstan

Felipe Chertouh August 28, 2022

The Pope’s trip to Kazakhstan opens a window of opportunity to have the ear of a man whose influence on the Kremlin is unparalleled.

Pope to Visit Kazakhstan in September

Bridget Ryder August 5, 2022

Pope Francis hopes to meet with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill at the meeting in September.

A Motu Proprio Designed to Weaken Opus Dei

Hélène de Lauzun July 28, 2022

The reform implemented by Ad charisma tuendum is part of a larger trend to hamper institutions and practices that could be classified as rooted in tradition.

Vatican Obstructs German Church’s ‘Synodal Path’

Tristan Vanheuckelom July 27, 2022

Members of this ‘Synodal Path,’ a group made up of equal numbers of German bishops and lay Catholics, have called for allowing priests to be married, women to become deacons, and same-sex couples to receive the Church’s blessing.

Beyond Papolatry

Sebastian Morello July 19, 2022

If the Church as we know it is to survive, it must change course immediately. I have no doubt that in any future attempt to salvage what is left of it, Kwasniewski’s analyses will be invaluable.

Pope Criticized Over Hong Kong

Tristan Vanheuckelom July 12, 2022

Pope Francis, in his attempt at perfecting the art of the deal, might soon learn that endless compromise with Beijing will guarantee Catholicism’s demise.

Bishop Refuses Cardinalship After Criticism over Sex Abuse Mishandling

Tristan Vanheuckelom June 23, 2022

On the website Bishop Accountability, which collates information regarding clerical abuse, the bishop’s entry mentions how his diocese allowed a Belgian predator priest active in the Democratic Republic of Congo and in Ghent to continue without much hindrance.

Pope Tightens Supervision of New Religious Orders

Bridget Ryder June 21, 2022

In the last several decades, lots of new communities emerged, many only to prove to be harbours of various abuses. In some cases, genuine horror stories came out of these supposedly holy inspirations.

Tag: Pope Francis

Order of Malta Under Drastic Reform

Rumors of Resignation Continue to Swirl Around Pope Francis

Holy See Diplomacy and the War in Ukraine: Looking to Peace After Kazakhstan

Pope to Visit Kazakhstan in September

A Motu Proprio Designed to Weaken Opus Dei

Vatican Obstructs German Church’s ‘Synodal Path’

Beyond Papolatry

Pope Criticized Over Hong Kong

Bishop Refuses Cardinalship After Criticism over Sex Abuse Mishandling

Pope Tightens Supervision of New Religious Orders

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