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Why do priests study philosophy?
Philosophy does not teach its students the Bible. It does not teach one how to minister to a congregation. It... Read more
In Naples, Pope Francis calls for theological dialogue with Islam, Judaism
In Naples Friday Pope Francis delivered a speech calling for theological dialogue with Islam and Judaism in pontifical universities as... Read more
Pope Francis to discuss 'Veritatis Gaudium' in Naples
The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Francis will travel to Naples in June to discuss the impact of the apostolic... Read more
Pope Francis: Include the Holy Spirit in art, theology
In the face of the difficulties of the modern-age, artists and theologians need the inspiration of the Holy Spirit –... Read more
Pope to theologians: Spiritual conversion should precede pastoral solutions
On moral, theological issues, conversion of heart – in Greek, metanoia – should take place before the development of pastoral... Read more
Does God make people gay? A theologian responds
Sexual attraction does not define identity, a priest has said, after comments attributed to Pope Francis have prompted questions about... Read more
The theological formation of Pope Francis
A recent letter from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has become the subject of controversy, after a Vatican office admitted to... Read more
Commentary: Placuit Deo against new paradigms
The first stirring sentences of the new CDF letter to bishops, Placuit Deo, reject the very notion of a “new... Read more
Germain Grisez had ‘a lively sense of Providence,’ long-time friend says
A longtime friend of distinguished theologian Germain Grisez will celebrate the scholar’s funeral Tuesday, at St. Anthony Shrine Roman Catholic... Read more
Theologian resigns from USCCB committee after publishing letter to Pope Francis
A member of the Vatican’s International Theological Commission has resigned his position as a consultant to the USCCB’s Committee on... Read more
Augustine Institute offering scholarships for a master's in theology
If you've been waiting for the extra push to pursue a master's degree in theology, this scholarship opportunity might be... Read more
Bishop Robert Barron to academics: debate Ross Douthat, don't dodge him
Bishop Robert Barron has weighed in amid a media controversy after the Synod on the Family, saying some academic critics... Read more
William May, the prof who renounced his dissent from Humanae Vitae
William E. May, a professor who retracted his one-time dissent from Humanae vitae and became an influential pro-life teacher and... Read more
Priest lauds Catholic class offerings at largest state school
Arizona State University's partnership with a Catholic college providing theology courses to students won praise from scholar Father Robert Spitzer... Read more
Students of Benedict XVI gather for Mass, annual dialogue
Former students of Benedict XVI met for the first time without him this year for their annual “Schülerkreis” discussions, although... Read more
American priest celebrates receiving Ratzinger award in Rome
An American priest and scholar who was awarded the annual Ratzinger Prize for Theology by Pope Benedict XVI on Oct.... Read more
American Jesuit wins 2012 Ratzinger Prize
Jesuit Father Brian Edward Daley of Notre Dame University is one of two winners of the 2012 Ratzinger Prize in... Read more
International conference examines meaning of marital union
Scholars at a two-day conference in Rome explored the beauty of God’s plan for the marital union and the importance... Read more
Vatican conference to examine 'language of the body' in marriage
This coming September an international colloquium in Vatican City will consider how men and women become "one flesh" in marriage,... Read more
Scott Hahn appointed to endowed chair in theology, evangelization
The Franciscan University of Steubenville has appointed author and professor Dr. Scott Hahn to an endowed chair named for the... Read more
