Volume > Issue > New Oxford Notes: December 2013

New Oxford Notes: December 2013

Pope Francis & the Primacy of Conscience

The most egregious remark in the Pope's interview with Scalfari concerns a subjective definition of conscience, one that the self-described atheist says he "perfectly shares."

READ MORE ON THIS NOTE.
Pope Francis: Delight of the World

Jorge Mario Bergoglio is fast becoming one of the most popular persons on the planet, a global celebrity of the greatest appeal.

READ MORE ON THIS NOTE.

You May Also Enjoy

Returning Catholics: What Are They Made Of?

Alienation happens. You don't need to justify it. Some of us stayed in the Church despite it all. When we sinned, we went to confession, which brought us peace.

Shameless Shepherding

Bishops in Germany have taken an embarrassingly long time to learn that: "We cannot earn money during the week with what we preach against on Sundays."

The Fall of an American Idol, Season 2

As celebrity priests fall from grace before our eyes, we heed Fr. Corapi's advice: "Always love the Lord Jesus and always love the Church, because that's where your salvation lies."