News from the Vatican
An Irish synodal assembly has called for the Church to move forward on the question of women deacons, adding to growing pressure for a change in the Church’s approach to ordained ministry. Michael Haynes reports on the assembly’s proposals and the doctrinal questions surrounding the female diaconate.
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the honorary title of Papal Confrater of St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in a reciprocal gesture of friendship with King Charles III, who was named Royal Confrater of St Paul’s Outside the Walls in Rome last year. Archbishop Richard Moth of Westminster has welcomed the appointment as a symbol of hope for Christian unity.
US Vice President JD Vance has criticised American Church leaders over their approach to immigration, arguing that they have missed an opportunity to contribute constructively to the national debate. Christine Rousselle reports on his remarks and the continuing tensions between the administration and the Catholic hierarchy over immigration policy.
Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein has vetoed legislation that would have legalised abortion during the first trimester of pregnancy, arguing that it failed to provide adequate protection for unborn life. Christine Rousselle reports on the regent’s intervention and the debate over abortion in the small European principality.
Few contemporary theologians have done more to restore Catholics’ confidence in reading Scripture than Scott Hahn, whose scholarship has helped generations rediscover the unity of the Bible and the riches of Catholic biblical interpretation. Clement Harrold, a former student of Hahn’s, reflects on his theological vision and enduring influence as the American scholar prepares to publish three new books.
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the honorary title of Papal Confrater of St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in a reciprocal gesture of friendship with King Charles III, who was named Royal Confrater of St Paul’s Outside the Walls in Rome last year. Archbishop Richard Moth of Westminster has welcomed the appointment as a symbol of hope for Christian unity.
US Vice President JD Vance has criticised American Church leaders over their approach to immigration, arguing that they have missed an opportunity to contribute constructively to the national debate. Christine Rousselle reports on his remarks and the continuing tensions between the administration and the Catholic hierarchy over immigration policy.
Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein has vetoed legislation that would have legalised abortion during the first trimester of pregnancy, arguing that it failed to provide adequate protection for unborn life. Christine Rousselle reports on the regent’s intervention and the debate over abortion in the small European principality.
Few contemporary theologians have done more to restore Catholics’ confidence in reading Scripture than Scott Hahn, whose scholarship has helped generations rediscover the unity of the Bible and the riches of Catholic biblical interpretation. Clement Harrold, a former student of Hahn’s, reflects on his theological vision and enduring influence as the American scholar prepares to publish three new books.
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