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Why we love Pope Francis
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Social justice, meet social issues. This is the Christian leader we’ve been longing for.
Lisa Miller
Will Pope Francis ‘avoid breaking under the strain’?
The church faces infighting and a damaged corporate reputation. No wonder the new pope seems somber.
Sally Quinn
Garry Wills: The pope shouldn’t be king
“It’s the remnant of a medieval monarchy,” Wills told On Faith’s Sally Quinn.
Lisa Miller
Vatican should excommunicate groupthink
The men who run the Roman Catholic Church need to accept transparency as a core value of their leadership.
Lisa Miller
Even if they don’t follow its rules, Catholics stick with their church
Amid calls for reform, two-thirds of Catholics can’t imagine being anything else.
Sally Quinn
Will the Catholic Church become its own relic?
Church leaders often say that Catholicism cannot change.
Oh, but it has.
In the News
- Vatican defends Pope Francis’ actions during Argentina’s’Dirty War’
- Activists scold U.S. over prison imprisoned in Iran
- Fuller Seminary names preaching prof Mark Labberton next president
- Ohio’s Rob Portman is first GOP senator to support gay marriage
- Pope Francis has a model for Muslim engagement in St. Francis of Assisi
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Will Pope Francis ‘avoid breaking under the strain’?
The church faces infighting and a damaged corporate reputation. No wonder the new pope seems somber.
On ‘Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath’
We can support initiatives to try and diminish gun violence while also recognizing that this problem doesn’t have one simple answer.
Richard Dawkins goes to the Bible Belt
Richard Dawkins is a rock star in the atheist movement, and it was very gratifying to see such large, young, and enthusiastic crowds of atheists, confirming for me that it’s not your grandfather’s South Carolina anymore.
Why we love Pope Francis
Social justice, meet social issues. This is the Christian leader we’ve been longing for.
For every Francis, a Clare
Saints Francis and Clare might remind the new pope: if you want reform, work with tenacious women.
The silence at the heart of Pope Francis’s Jesuit identity
The Jesuits are men who are formed by silent, disciplined prayer. Thank God.
A Franciscan Jesuit
The Jesuit and Franciscan ways embody two different, but both essential, branches of Catholicism.
Garry Wills: The pope shouldn’t be king
“It’s the remnant of a medieval monarchy,” Wills told On Faith’s Sally Quinn.
Pope Francis as the first Jesuit pope explained
Jesuits have a rocky history with the papacy. But they’re largely beloved in America.
Cardinal Donald Wuerl’s statement on Pope Francis
“We pledge to him our loyalty and love as the Vicar of Christ.”
Church-state lawyer Melissa Rogers to head White House faith office
Rogers is a well-known centrist on some of the hot-button issues facing the Obama administration.
Pastor and rabbi agree: Melissa Rogers is good choice for faith office
Rogers is is new director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
Why we stay Catholic
OPINION | Catholics are only too aware of the problems plaguing the church. Here’s why we stay.
The role of the Holy Spirit at the papal conclave
Meditative chanting of “Veni, Sancte Spiritus” quiets one’s mind and heart, so that spirit can be felt and heard.
Most U.S. Catholics favor change under new pope, poll finds
Six in 10 consider the church out of touch with their views.
The Catholic Church needs a sex talk
Although those of us in the pews don’t get to choose the next pope, we can shape Catholic culture. Let’s demand from our leaders a frank talk about sex.
‘Evil’ isn’t an excuse
In conversations about rape, let’s not talk about some generic version of evil. Let's take practical steps to stop violence against women.
Cardinal Dolan: pope or pope maker?
The problem with any American pope is not simply that he has an American way of doing things, it’s that he might believe that the American way is the only way.
Religion
Author Colm Toibin talks about his book ‘The Testament of Mary’
Author Colm Toibin sat down with The Washington Post’s Sally Quinn to discuss his approach to writing “The Testament of Mary” and his relationship with the Catholic church.
Conn. Rabbi talks about comforting Sandy Hook victim’s mom
Rabbi Shaul Praver of the Adath Israel congregation in Newtown, Conn., discusses comforting the mom of Sandy Hook shooting victim Noah Posner on Saturday.
Pope Benedict sends first tweet
VIDEO | Pope Benedict sent his first tweet using his handle @pontifex. The Pope writes: "Dear friends, I am pleased to get in touch with you through Twitter. Thank you for your generous response. I bless all of you from my heart."
Rev. Franklin Graham on his holiday outreach program
Rev. Franklin Graham sits down with the The Post’s Sally Quinn to talk about his holiday outreach program, Operation Christmas Child.
Eckhart Tolle on losing trust in God, being in the now
Spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle spoke with The Washington Post’s Sally Quinn about his Roman Catholic upbringing, losing trust in God and the core of his teachings: being in the now.
Bishop Stallings on controversial ministry
Bishop George Stallings, founder of the Imani Temple African Catholic Congregation talks about his controversial ministry and allegations that he abused altar boys while a priest in the Roman Catholic Church.
New polls show Mitt Romney catching up to Obama. Meanwhile, God seems to be losing ground: a new poll shows that one in five Americans now self-identify as secular. We speak to religion reporter Michelle Boorstein and Jesse Galef of the Secular Student Alliance.
Bishop Vashti McKenzie speaks at DNC
Bishop Vashti McKenzie, co-chair of the DNC Credentials Committee and the first woman elected as bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, called the Democratic Party the “most forward-looking” party.
Mitt Romney’s RNC speech highlights
Mitt Romney accepts the official GOP nominee and speaks to the Republican National Convention on its final night.
Rick Santorum earns RNC standing ovation
Former GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum brought the crowd in Tampa, Fla., to their feet after stating he was thankful for a party that loves both the born and unborn.
Joel Osteen on his connection with fans
Evangelist Joel Osteen discusses his connection with fans and how he got his start. Osteen will speak at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 28.Elsewhere in National
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Gross overreaction, or necessary step in combating school violence?
Live Q&A transcript
Brad Hirschfield discussed the case of the boy suspended from school for nibbling pastry into shape of a gun.