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(A)theologies, Politics/LawJune 18, 2009

The Incredible Shrinking Catholic Church

By Paul Gorrell

Benedict’s ecclesial acceptance of someone most thoughtful people wouldn’t invite to a cocktail party showed a disregard of the sensibilities of his own flock.

(A)theologies, Politics/LawMarch 30, 2009

Catholic-Jewish Tension and the Rededication of Catholic Holocaust Memorial

By Benjamin Weiner

At a time when the Pope isn’t doing much to help Jewish-Catholic relations, the Boston Diocese reaches out.

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