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November 29, 2019

Pope Francis to theologians: 'Don't confuse the faithful'

Pope Francis leads his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.

VATICAN CITY -- Theologians must explore and debate disputed questions, at times even taking "risks" with what they propose, but those discussions should take place within the academy so as not to confuse the faithful, Pope Francis said.

Published in Faith
June 21, 2019

Pope Francis: Theologians must be people of compassion, prayer

Pope Francis arrives for a conference on theology and the Mediterranean in Naples, Italy, June 21, 2019.

VATICAN CITY -- Theology develops through dialogue, not an aggressive defense of doctrine that seeks to impose its beliefs on others, Pope Francis said.

Published in Reflections
February 11, 2019

People need liberation and healing, not condemnation, Pope says

Pope Francis leads an audience with students and staff of the Accademia Alfonsiana at the Vatican Feb. 9, 2019.
VATICAN – Taking their cue from Christ, moral theologians can see that people need to be liberated and healed, not condemned, Pope Francis said.
Published in Faith
May 7, 2018

Theologians call for regular consultation of laity in church decisions

Archbishop Luis Ladaria, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, approved the publication of "Synodality in the Life and Mission of the Church", a document calling on the church to be more 'synodal'.
VATICAN – The Catholic Church needs to seek the input, commitment and talents of all of its members if it is to be truly catholic and to evangelize effectively, said a new document from the International Theological Commission.
Published in Canada
April 21, 2018

The Register Archive: Theologians debate use of atomic bomb after Hiroshima

It’s estimated the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki killed more than 100,000 people.

April 22 marks the birthday of Robert Oppenheimer, born 104 years ago and famously destined to become known as “the father of the atomic bomb” because of his work on the secret Manhattan Project during the Second World War. When news of the weapon of mass destruction became public with the bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, on Aug. 6, 1945, theologians jumped in on the moral debate over its use. Here is a report from the Aug. 18, 1945 issue of The Catholic Register:

Published in Features