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An accused priest, his art and the Vatican
By Phyllis Zagano — June 27, 2024
(RNS) — Removing his art would not show 'closeness' to his victims, said one Vatican official.
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By Phyllis Zagano — May 22, 2024
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(RNS) — It seems civility has left the planet.
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(RNS) — Francis’ opening to women in church management is promising. Getting women into the sacristy is trickier.
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(RNS) — The back-and-forth is dizzying, and it will not end soon.
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(RNS) — Too many U.S. Catholics don’t know about the global discussion of the church’s future.
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(RNS) — There is an angry selectivity when it comes to life issues.
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(RNS) — Many if not most Catholics think women deacons are called for.
The US Catholic bishops’ spring meeting, or Clericalism 101
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(RNS) — Meeting in Florida, the bishops ignore a synod meant to listen to the people.
Anger management and guns
By Phyllis Zagano — May 18, 2023
(RNS) — Anger is clearly at the root of our mass shootings.
Looking for Easter
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(RNS) — Where is the hope, the joy? Where is the Jesus everyone is singing about?
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Phyllis Zagano
Just Catholic
Phyllis Zagano is senior research associate-in-residence and adjunct professor of religion at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Her recent books include “Elizabeth Visits the Abbey.”
