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FaithExplainer
Colleen Dulle
Bishop Joseph Strickland recently accused Pope Francis of “undermining the Deposit of Faith.” It remains unknown whether Francis will publicly respond but past cases provide a clue of how the pope will approach this latest challenge.
FaithExplainer
Bill McCormick, S.J.
Catholic experts weigh in on the likelihood of Pope Francis resigning in office—and whether we need a 25th amendment for popes.
corned beef and cabbage and carrots on a plate for st patricks day
FaithExplainer
James T. Keane
Can (or should) you eat meat this St. Patrick's Day? Some archdioceses are giving out dispensations, while others insist upon fasting. Who is right?
Civilians celebrate the signing of peace agreement between the Sudan's transitional government and Sudanese revolutionary movements to end decades-old conflict, in Juba, South Sudan, in this Oct. 3, 2020, file photo. (CNS photo/Samir Bol, Reuters)
Politics & SocietyExplainer
Kevin Jackson
The contemporary tension in South Sudan has a complex and disturbing history.
cardinal pell looks to the left wearing his miter and carrying his croiser while wearing fancy red vestments. a gray background is behind him
FaithExplainer
Gerard O’Connell
Cardinal George Pell, who died on Jan. 10, left behind an article and a memorandum that revealed his thoughts about Pope Francis, his actions, and future conclaves, among many others.
Politics & SocietyExplainer
Jim McDermott
Mel Gibson's past history of antisemitic remarks and behavior means holding him up as a leader is not only wrong, it’s dangerous.