As the Conclave Nears, Europe’s Place in the Church Hangs in the Balance

Embracing Hierarchy ~ The Imaginative Conservative

With the papal conclave on the horizon, the issues of synodality and hierarchy have once again come to the fore, with many questioning the value and relevance of a hierarchical church. The place of synodality in the Church is an open question, but one thing is certain: we need to embrace hierarchy. In fact, doing so is our only hope for holiness. By hierarchy, I don’t mean that caricature of a static, monolithic pyramid in which each of us is me…

Conclave looms: Will TRUTH prevail?

As the Church faces deep division, Bishop Joseph Strickland urges the faithful not to despair. With the conclave approaching, he calls Catholics to cling to apostolic truth, not political trends or compromised leadership. Echoing the courage of saints and martyrs, Strickland reminds us that Christ reigns through suffering. Fidelity, not fear, is the answer. In a time when doctrine is blurred and trust is shaken, the path forward is clear: pray, …

As the Conclave Nears, Europe’s Place in the Church Hangs in the Balance

Vincenzo Pinto The Vatican flag (left) flies alongside the European Union flag atop the Quirinale presidential palace in Rome, as the Pope meets with the Italian president, Nov. 14, 2013. As the voting to choose the next pope gets underway, serious questions loom about Europe’s future influence on the Church.

Interview. Each day leading up to the conclave, La Croix speaks with Church figures from around the world about the key challenges facing the next pontificate. Today, we hear from Czech theologian and religious scholar Tomas Halik.

As the Conclave Nears, Europe’s Place in the Church Hangs in the Balance - Catholic Canada

Vincenzo Pinto The Vatican flag (left) flies alongside the European Union flag atop the Quirinale presidential palace in Rome, as the Pope meets with the Italian president, Nov. 14, 2013. Read the Whole Article at http://feeds.feedburner.com/NCRegisterDailyBlog?format=xmlThe post As the Conclave Nears, Europe’s Place in the Church Hangs in the Balance appeared first on Catholic Canada.

3 Things Christians Should Know about the Controversial Movie ‘Conclave’

Cardinal Lawrence is a thoughtful and serious man who has the weight of the world on his shoulders. His close, dear friend -- the Pope, the leader of the Catholic Church -- has died unexpectedly of a heart attack. Lawrence looked up to him not only as a spiritual guide but as a trusted confidant. They shared countless meals. They had deep conversations. And they viewed the church and the world through a similar lens.And now Lawrence, the dean of…