New Oxford Notes: December 2017
Chronic Confusion, Polarization & Polemics in the Church of Francis
After the and a , Pope Francis was the unhappy recipient of yet another critical letter that expresses concerns about his pontificate.
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Modern Martyrs
The drama of martyrdom, for both Edith Stein — philosopher, convert, Carmelite — and Jerzy Popieluszko — priest and patriot — commands our attention.
Works of Mercy?
Neither the Corporal Works of Mercy nor the Spiritual Works of Mercy include soliciting prostitutes for disabled men.
A Dicastery of Papal Efficiency? Make It So!
Bergoglio was elected as a “reformer pope” with a commission from the College of Cardinals to clean up Vatican finances, which were something of a mess.