The Catholic Church’s teachings on ‘just war’ have guided leaders’ long history of opposing many military interventions.
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The most pressing challenge facing African Catholicism is how to wean itself from western resources.
Pope Francis appointed a significant number of cardinals from the Global South. Among the 135 cardinals currently eligible to vote in the papal conclave, 82 are non-European.
For centuries, the role has gone to a member of the College of Cardinals – and almost always to an Italian. Might we soon have our first pope from Asia or Africa?
The conclave – one of the most secretive processes in Christendom – is rooted in centuries of tradition.
Cardinals play an important role, whether in serving as papal ambassadors or in shaping public opinion, and they have done so over the centuries.
The conclave, shrouded in centuries-old tradition and secrecy, stands as one of the most captivating rituals in the Catholic Church.
The Preacher to the Papal Household must always be a Capuchin monk
The College of Cardinals is an important part of the church’s governance structure. Its members elect the next pope and help develop future policies for the church.
With Pope Francis recently elevating a Pakistani archbishop as cardinal, a scholar traces the history of persecution of the 2.5 million Christians of Pakistan.
Wild animals are hard at work this spring. Here’s how their hard labour benefits humans, and why we should be more appreciative.
The hierarchy of the Catholic Church requires nearly absolute obedience. This makes it difficult to speak up against superiors. And by the same token, superiors too can protect offending priests.
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Professor Emerita of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
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Professor of History, Australian Catholic University
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Professor, Management and Organizational Studies, Huron University College and Coordinator of Animal Ethics and Sustainability Leadership, Western University
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Assistant Professor in the History of Catholicism, Durham University
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Director of Catholic Peacebuilding Studies, University of Notre Dame
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Professor of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
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Research Professor, World Christianity and African Studies, DePaul University
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Affiliated Faculty of Bioethics, Religion, and Society, Department of Religious Studies, DePaul University