Unless a reign is short, a Roman Catholic pontiff will appoint most of the men who will vote for his successor. So started an article on the Pew Research website last November, after Pope Francis named a new group of cardinals. The article noted that Pope Francis has tilted “the leadership structure of the Roman … Read More about The face of the Church
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Under the heading “Don’t aim Mass translations too ‘low’”, Tony Molloy emphasises the need for language that stretches our minds and hearts, “making us reach beyond our everyday selves” (NZ Catholic, January 28). In this he is right: hearts that are made for the infinite God will not rest in … Read More about On translations and underlying concerns
The possibility of ordaining older married men of proven virtue (viri probati) in exceptional cases to celebrate the Eucharist is likely to be discussed at the synod for the Pan-Amazon region in 2019.
During the next few weeks and months many arguments will be posited concerning David Seymour’s End of Life Choice Bill which Parliament has sent to the Justice Select Committee.
A recent UNICEF report showed that New Zealand has the highest rate of adolescent suicide of any country. What a record to have! If we are living in the real world, we are going to want to know why.
Intelligent moral debate and discussion within the public sphere are becoming endangered. Loud voices, which do not necessarily represent the majority, shout down views incompatible with their own. They do so not with respect or reasoned analysis of a different viewpoint, but with bullying and cries of “hate” or “bigot”.
Hugh Hefner has died.
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