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Pominent Catholic Theologians Call Pope’s Response to Abuse Scandal Inadequte
April 1st, 2010
Paul Knitter, now teaching at Union Seminary in New York, suggests that the only way out of the current mess is confession, followed by bringing an end to the celibacy rule. For Knitter’s full commentary. Hans Küng, writing in the National Catholic Reporter, makes a similar point, while adding, more pointedly, that the Pope has [...]
When is a Church Not a Church?
July 10th, 2007
Vatican Document Opens Old Wounds When is a Church Not a Church? You may be planning on attending church this coming Sunday morning, but if the Pope is to be believed, despite appearances to the contrary, your church may not, in fact be, a Church. A new statement published by the Vatican states quite clearly [...]