Fr. Bruno Forte reports on the discussions of the International Theological Commission: The conclusions reached by the commission, which is only a consultative body, will be more thoroughly explained in a future paper. In the meantime, the highlights were presented by the newly-appointed bishop of Chieti-Vasto, theologian Bruno Forte, to the I Media news agency.…

Bill Cork has  thoughts on the visit of Bishop Javier Echevarria, the Prelate of Opus Dei, to Houston (over 2000 heard him speak) Last week Bishop Javier Echevarria, the Prelate of Opus Dei, visited Houston. Over 2000 people were present for the "Get Together." The event was typically Opus Dei. He did not give a…

John Allen reports that the format of his online presence at NCR(eporter) will soon change a bit: The new format, however, is the tip of the iceberg. In fairly short order, there will be an entirely new "John Allen" page on the NCR Cafe which will contain three distinct elements: Daily filings Monday through Friday,…

in order to appeal to the unwashed masses? I mean…that’s what the Times said he was going to do…isn’t it? Er, no. In his – extemporaneous – homily this morning at Mass with the members of the International Theological Commission, the Pope did not abolish Limbo. You think I’m joking about this? Take a look…

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