“Newman’s theology of the development of doctrine enables us to be grounded in our tradition and open to ways in which we can grow in our understanding of it,” Archbishop Costelloe tells Gerard O’Connell. “That’s a key to this whole process.”
An investigation into Strickland was launched only six weeks after the bishop tweeted that he rejects what he called Pope Francis’ “program of undermining the deposit of faith.”
The bishops’ vote for the head of the education committee could be crucial, as Catholic schools around the nation struggle with changing societal norms around sex and gender.
”It’s natural that the church is moving toward synodality,” Cardinal Garcias said in an exlcusive interview with Gerard O’Connell. “But when you say ‘the future,’ it means everything depends on synodality. I don’t think it does.”
“Francis’ immediate goal is a stop to the killing,” explains Gerry, which motivates the pope’s advocacy for a ceasefire, entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza and the release of all hostages being held by Hamas.