Pope Francis’ recent remarks about religious pluralism have sparked criticism from within the Catholic Church, with stinging comments coming from more conservative figures. During an interfaith gathering in Singapore, the Pope went off-script from his prepared speech. He emphasised that different faiths serve as “languages” leading to the same divine truth. “There’s only one God, Read more
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia is urging caution regarding about information about homosexuality and Catholicism from Fr. James Martin, SJ. He says there is “a pattern of ambiguity” in Martin’s writing and teaching. Martin is the author of “Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Read more
An anonymous theologian has had his critique of the working document for next month’s Synod on Youth published by Archbishop Charles Chaput. Chaput (who is the Archbishop of Philadelphia), says the critique “is one person’s analysis; others may disagree. “But it is substantive enough to warrant much wider consideration and discussion as bishop-delegates prepare to Read more
American Archbishop Charles Chaput is asking Pope Francis to cancel the youth synod set for this October. The synod will gather bishops from around the world to discuss matters about “young people, the faith and vocational discernment.” “I have written the Holy Father and called on him to cancel the upcoming synod on young people. Read more
A new quasi-parish for Catholics interested in the traditional Latin Mass has been established in Philadelphia by Archbishop Charles Chaput. A quasi-parish is the equivalent of a parish under canon law, with some exceptions. It can later become a parish at the discretion of the local bishop. “In response to a growing interest, it has Read more
Not believing in the devil isn’t a good idea, warns Philadelphia’s Archbishop Charles Chaput. There is a medieval Christian saying, “no devil, no Redeemer,” he says. “The modern world makes it hard to believe in the devil. But it treats Jesus Christ the same way. And that’s the point.” Read more