Faith

Pope Francis to theologians: 'Don't confuse the faithful'

cns@catholicnews.com (Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service) — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 10:00:10 -0500

VATICAN CITY -- Theologians must explore and debate disputed questions, at times even taking "risks" with what they propose, but those discussions should take place within the academy so as not to confuse the faithful, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis: Theologians must be people of compassion, prayer

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 10:42:56 -0400

VATICAN CITY -- Theology develops through dialogue, not an aggressive defense of doctrine that seeks to impose its beliefs on others, Pope Francis said.

People need liberation and healing, not condemnation, Pope says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:20:11 -0500

VATICAN – Taking their cue from Christ, moral theologians can see that people need to be liberated and healed, not condemned, Pope Francis said.

Theologians call for regular consultation of laity in church decisions

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 07 May 2018 09:50:22 -0400

VATICAN – The Catholic Church needs to seek the input, commitment and talents of all of its members if it is to be truly catholic and to evangelize effectively, said a new document from the International Theological Commission.

The Register Archive: Theologians debate use of atomic bomb after Hiroshima

crstaff@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Staff) — Sat, 21 Apr 2018 16:00:00 -0400

April 22 marks the birthday of Robert Oppenheimer, born 104 years ago and famously destined to become known as “the father of the atomic bomb” because of his work on the secret Manhattan Project during the Second World War. When news of the weapon of mass destruction became public with the bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, on Aug. 6, 1945, theologians jumped in on the moral debate over its use. Here is a report from the Aug. 18, 1945 issue of The Catholic Register: