Morality Archives

‘I consulted a psychoanalyst,’ Pope Francis reveals in new book

Vatican
September 1, 2017

In a tell-all conversation with a French sociologist, Pope Francis opened up about his visits to a psychoanalyst during his time in Argentina, the importance of Christian roots and of Arab heritage in Europe, the resistance to his apostolic letter on marriage ‘Amoris Laetitia’ and social issues like abortion and gay marriage.

Garvey: Francis fosters new look at Church authority and higher education

Interviews
July 10, 2017

John Garvey, President of the Catholic University of America, wants to take a new look at the famed “Land O’Lakes Statement” from 50 years ago, which amounted to a declaration of independence for Catholic universities from ecclesiastical control. He says that’s easier to do under Pope Francis, because his teaching is so interesting and relevant that universities more readily understand why it should be part of their conversations.

Gallup Shows Americans have Morally Complex Views on Hot-Button Issues

Church in the US, Commentary
May 15, 2017

Gallup has released a new poll, with the headline “Americans Hold Record Liberal Views on Most Moral Issues.” But is this misleading? Attitudes on different moral issues can have complex reasons, and do not always fit in a comfortable conservative/liberal divide.

Trump’s missing agenda in Congress speech? Moral issues

Church in the US, Religion News Service
March 2, 2017

During his first speech to Congress, President Donald Trump spoke at length about the military, immigration and the economy. The speech received positive feedback from many who appreciated Trump’s newfound ‘presidential tone’ but social conservatives were left wondering: what about moral issues?

No, Pope Francis didn’t call John Paul II a ‘heretic’

Commentary, Vatican
June 16, 2016

For St. John Paul II, insistence that divorced and civilly remarried must refrain from Communion was a “pastoral and prudential choice.” Now, Pope Francis has made a different choice. The principles laid out by the two popes are the same, they just have adopted different applications.

No one celebrates gorilla’s death, but let’s keep our priorities straight

Commentary
June 7, 2016

Some animal rights activists make the mistake of equating all life, overlooking the distinctively human capacity to love, to reason, and to make moral decisions.