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"Ego te absolvo." The Catholic Route to Birth Control
The Church forbids contraceptive methods. But it has always been more indulgent in the confessional, not only today but also in the past. Here is what priests did in the first half of the twentieth century, in one of the most Christianized areas of Italy
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The Confessions of the Young Ratzinger
The three autobiographical passages included by Benedict XVI in the message for the next World Youth Day
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"Why They Are Attacking Me." Autobiography of a Pontificate
Ever since he was elected, Joseph Ratzinger has been the target of a crescendo of assaults, from inside and outside of the Church. Is an "invisible hand" moving them? Here's how the pope sees and explains it
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Maciel's Ghost Still Haunts the Castle
In many of the houses of the Legionaries of Christ, the portrait of their disgraced founder is still on display. And his system of power continues to function. The letter of accusation by a priest of the Legion to its leaders. But at the Vatican, they don't have any protectors anymore
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When the Tribunal of the World Condemns the Church for Heresy
There are truths that the dominant culture sees as subversive: on life, the family, sexuality. American archbishop Chaput explains why, and calls Christians to a great battle of resistance. "Only the truth can set men free"
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There's a Strange Prophet in the White House
His name is Barack Obama, and his messianic vision resembles that of Joachim of Fiore. At the Vatican, they've gone so far as to believe him. Here's the story of a hoax with a kernel of truth
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Why Christianity Is "Foreign" to Japan
Annihilation of the "self," divinization of nature, rejection of a personal God. The cornerstones of the Japanese culture, explained by the ambassador of the Rising Sun to the Holy See
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Dormition in Turkey. Liturgy on the Black Mountain
It is being celebrated by the patriarch of Constantinople, for the first time after many years, at an historic monastery that has fallen into ruin, with thousands of faithful including many from Greece and Russia. But Christians don't trust the concessions of the Turkish government
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The Encyclical on Faith Has Already Been Painted, by Raphael
Instead of a new encyclical, Benedict XVI is writing the third volume of his trilogy on Jesus. With the Transfiguration on Tabor as its focal point. A liturgist and a theologian explain why
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Who Goes to Mass and Who Doesn't. The Uncertain Tomorrow of Catholic Italy
The level of religious practice is still high. But it is collapsing among young people. In the near future, Italy could cease being a model of popular and widespread Christianity for the other Churches of Europe
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Vietnam. The Price of a Diplomatic Accord
The Vatican will be able to appoint a representative of its own. But it had to replace the archbishop of Hanoi, out of favor with the regime. The chance of a trip by Benedict XVI is getting slimmer
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Goodbye, Old Legion. All the Powers of the New General
As the pope's delegate, Archbishop De Paolis has full authority over everything and everyone. For Corcuera, Garza, and the other heads of the congregation founded by Marcial Maciel, the end is in sight. But they're still resisting
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China. Seven New Bishops Do Not a Summer Make
They were ordained and installed with the twofold approval of the Church of Rome and of the communist authorities. Optimism at the Vatican. But also caution. For Chinese Catholics, religious freedom remains a forbidden dream
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Ecumenism. The True Story of a War That Never Was
The patriarchs of Moscow and Constantinople threatened a complete break with Rome in 2003. The pretext was Ukraine. But at the Vatican, Kasper and Ratzinger defused the danger. Here's how
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Sexual Abuse. The New Norms "On the Most Serious Offenses"
The complete text of the new norms, together with an historical contextualization of the 2001 motu proprio "Sacramentorum Sanctitatis Tutela," of which they are an updated application. Everything introduced and explained by the director of the Vatican press office
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The Defenders of Tradition Want the Infallible Church Back
They are pleading with the pope to condemn "ex cathedra" the errors of Vatican Council II. A new book by Romano Amerio is giving new force to their request. But Benedict XVI doesn't agree
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For Pope Benedict, the Horrible 2010 Is a Year of Grace
Penance, forgiveness, and new evangelization. Like in the Jubilee of 2000, and more so. A surprising comparison. With an interview with Cardinal Ruini
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When Judges Impersonate Theologians
In Belgium they searched the tombs of the bishops, in the United States they're summoning the pope for trial. A transformation of legal culture and court practice is on the horizon. The analysis of Professor Pietro De Marco
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While Rome Is Under Siege, the Cardinals Quarrel
Schönborn against Sodano, Sepe against Bertone. The serious case of the archbishop of Vienna. Benedict XVI chastises, makes peace, and takes the long view. Including with three appointments to three key posts in the curia
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Ukraine plays referee between the Pope and the Patriarch of Moscow
Over there Russian Orthodoxy has its cornerstone. And over there, there is the most numerous Eastern Catholic population. With John Paul II the two Churches were at loggerheads. With Benedict XVI the turning point. But peace is still far away
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