TCA Podcast, – “Conversations with Consequences,” Episode 315 – Archbishop Naumann, a Legacy of Life & Dr. Edward Sri Remembers Pope Francis With the news of Archbishop Joseph Naumann’s retirement, the Kansas City shepherd shares his own powerful vocation story with the tragic death of his father. We also discuss his monumental impact on the pro-life movement, and why as Catholics, we must stand up to all the evil pervading our world. Dr. Edward Sri also shares his own memories of Pope Francis as we remember his life and legacy, and why so many young adults are coming into the Church. Ashley McGuire also joins with a glimpse into the week ahead as the world awaits the news from the conclave next week. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio! https://thecatholicassociation.org/podcast/ep-315-archbishop-naumann-a-legacy-of-life-dr-edward-sri-remembers-pope-francis/ __________________________________________________________ 1. What the Church Needs in the Next Pope, Build on the good of what Francis achieved while focusing on doctrinal clarity., By Charles J. Chaput, The Wall Street Journal, May 1, 2025, 5:21 PM, Opinion Shortly after Pope John Paul II died in 2005, I received a note from a rabbi. He asked, in a friendly way, why Catholics seemed to spend so much time worrying over matters of doctrine, and why the Vatican had an entire office designed, in his words, to “police Catholic thought.” We had a fruitful exchange that underlined an essential difference between our faiths. The defining qualities of being “Jewish” and “Catholic” differ. Catholics come from different language groups, ethnicities and cultures. We have no uniquely Catholic homeland or common bloodline. None of these things serve, or was intended to serve, as a ground for unity. The glue of Catholic identity is what we believe. Creed matters. The Nicene Creed we recite at every Sunday Mass, written 17 centuries ago and confirmed in an ecumenical council, is our binding statement of faith, a statement of truth about the world and human purpose. Grounded in Scripture, it provides the framework for Catholic teaching, which in turn provides the guidebook for a good Catholic life. Bad or ambiguous teaching creates confusion. Confusion divides and demoralizes. This explains why the church has always paid close attention to the content and application of its teaching. Catholics believe that souls and eternity are at stake. If so, confusion in matters of faith is lethal. In that light, Pope Francis’ pontificate was a paradox. It radiated mercy, devotion to the poor, an appealing informality, and Scripture-based respect for the environment. It seasoned those qualities with ill temper, loose talk, autocratic style, disregard for canon law and procedure, and a damaging lack of clarity on matters of doctrine and practice. In the real world, authority is undermined by autocratic means in its exercise. Ambiguity inspires no one. It creates frustration and doubt. Yet the Francis papacy imposed a “synodality” adventure on the church that was always unclear. … We need clear teaching; we need unambiguous truth preached to us with joy and confidence; and then we need to act on it. Female priests, married clergy and all the other tired prescriptions of the 1960s won’t open the vocational floodgates or miraculously cleanse our clergy from sins embedded deeply in our culture, or make the Gospel more popular, or capture the imagination of our people. Easing access to the sacraments will achieve nothing with people who don’t grasp the need for them in the first place. And ignoring a culture of sexual confusion and dysfunction in the name of a misguided mercy is a surrender to, not an acceptable concordat with, the world. In the end, what the church teaches matters. And ambiguity is the last thing we need to hear. Archbishop Emeritus Chaput served as archbishop of Philadelphia, 2011-20. https://www.wsj.com/opinion/what-the-church-needs-in-the-next-pope-catholicism-papacy-cc558a24 __________________________________________________________ 2. There’s Never Been a Pope From the U.S. Could This Cardinal Change That?, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of Chicago, has spent the bulk of his career outside the United States. Supporters say he represents a “dignified middle of the road.”, By Motoko Rich, The New York Times, May 2, 2025, 6:02 AM Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a U.S.-born church leader with deep international experience, is considered a rare American contender for the papacy due to his global service, especially in Peru, and current influential Vatican role. Supporters see him as a moderate figure who embodies Pope Francis’ values of humility and outreach, though with a more reserved personal style. Despite his alignment with Francis on many issues, Prevost holds more conservative views on topics like LGBTQ rights and gender education, drawing both praise and criticism. His record on handling sexual abuse cases has raised concerns, though allies argue some of the backlash stems from internal church conflicts. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/world/americas/pope-candidate-cardinal-robert-francis-prevost.html __________________________________________________________ 3. An Italian Cardinal in the Mold of Francis Is on the Papal Shortlist, A possible contender for the papacy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi has worked with the needy and the disenfranchised, even as he participated in peace talks around the world., By Elisabetta Povoledo, The New York Times, May 2, 2025, 9:42 AM Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, Archbishop of Bologna, is widely regarded as a potential papal successor due to his pastoral approach, alignment with Pope Francis’ values, and long-standing involvement in peace efforts through the Community of Sant’Egidio. Known for his humility and accessibility, he gained respect for his outreach to marginalized groups, including LGBTQ Catholics, and for mediating international conflicts such as in Mozambique and Ukraine. While he has faced criticism for his ties to Sant’Egidio and the limited scope of a recent sex abuse inquiry, even critics acknowledge his openness to dialogue and progress compared to past Church leadership in Italy. Zuppi’s deep Roman roots, modest lifestyle, and reputation for reconciliation make him a compelling figure among Vatican watchers. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/world/europe/matteo-zuppi-pope-bologna.html __________________________________________________________ 4. Meet the conclave: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, How the Vatican’s bishop-maker was forged in Chicago and Peru, By The Pillar, May 2, 2025 Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost grew up in a devout Chicago household influenced by clergy and his catechist father, eventually joining the Augustinian order due to its focus on unity and the teachings of St. Augustine. His missionary work in Peru, where he became a citizen and bishop, shaped his pastoral identity, though his legacy includes controversy over how he handled sexual abuse cases both in the U.S. and Peru. Appointed by Pope Francis as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops in 2023, Prevost is now responsible for selecting bishops aligned with Francis’ vision, a task made harder by rising refusal rates. Despite his demanding role, Prevost remains committed to service and obedience, values instilled early in his vocation. https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/meet-the-conclave-cardinal-robert __________________________________________________________ 5. This papal front-runner from a small island has a big role in the global church, By Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter, May 1, 2025 Cardinal Mario Grech of Malta has become the leading symbol of Pope Francis’ push for synodality — a reform effort aiming to make the Catholic Church more inclusive, participatory, and responsive to modern concerns. As secretary general of the Synod of Bishops since 2020, he has overseen the global synodal process, which encouraged open discussion on controversial topics such as LGBTQ inclusion, women’s roles, and clergy accountability. Though once a doctrinal conservative, Grech’s views shifted under Francis’ influence, and he is now closely associated with the pope’s vision of a more dialogical and pastoral Church. Seen as a reserved but competent leader with deep curial experience and global relationships, Grech may face scrutiny over whether he’s too embedded in the Vatican bureaucracy to drive real change. https://www.ncronline.org/vatican/papal-front-runner-small-island-has-big-role-global-church __________________________________________________________ 6. The American Cardinal Running the Vatican Between Popes, Irish-born Camerlengo Kevin Farrell will oversee the selection of a new pontiff in the coming conclave, By Giulia Petroni, The Wall Street Journal, May 1, 2025, 1:00 PM Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo tasked with overseeing the Vatican during the interregnum, was a trusted confidant of Pope Francis, who assigned him key financial and legal responsibilities before his death. An Irish-American with decades of pastoral and administrative experience in Mexico and the U.S., Farrell is known for his managerial skills, financial acumen, and personal humility. Though historically rare, his current high-profile role in managing the transition between popes has led some to speculate about his potential as a papal candidate. Still, his main duty now is to guide the Church through the conclave and ensure a smooth, faithful selection of Francis’ successor. https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/the-american-cardinal-running-the-vatican-between-popes-5fb2b6a8 __________________________________________________________ 7. America’s first taxpayer-funded religious school would teach math — and Mass, Here’s what St. Isidore of Seville in Oklahoma, embroiled in a Supreme Court case about whether public money can be used for a faith-based charter school, plans, By Gaya Gupta, The Washington Post, May 1, 2025, 7:01 PM St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School proposes a faith-integrated curriculum that combines standard academic subjects with Catholic teachings, such as teaching science through the lens of “God’s creation” and history as beginning and ending in God. The school, which could become the first publicly funded religious charter school in the U.S., would also require attendance at Catholic Mass and offer theology courses focused on prayer, virtue, sin, and Catholic perspectives on family and sexuality. While open to students of all faiths, the school plans to consider religion in hiring and embed Catholic values across subjects from kindergarten through high school. Its potential approval by the Supreme Court raises major constitutional questions about the separation of church and state in public education. https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2025/05/01/st-isidore-supreme-court-charter-school-taxpayers/ __________________________________________________________ 8. Brazilian nun who was the world’s oldest person has died at 116, Sister Inah Canabarro, a Brazilian woman who was the world’s oldest person, has died at age 116, By Associated Press, May 1, 2025, 8:29 PM Sister Inah Canabarro, a Brazilian nun and teacher who was the world’s oldest person at 116, died of natural causes in Porto Alegre, Brazil. A lifelong educator and devoted member of the Teresian order, she credited her Catholic faith for her longevity and was known for her joyful spirit, artistic hobbies, and dedication to teaching, even having taught Brazil’s last military dictator. Honored by Pope Francis for her 110th birthday, she was the second oldest nun ever documented and ranked among the 20 oldest people in recorded history. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/01/brazil-oldest-living-person-inah-canabarro/ff51ea60-2696-11f0-ae6d-e4db528eba27_story.html __________________________________________________________ 9. Trump’s health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care, The Trump administration is calling for more reliance on psychotherapy for transgender youth instead of broader gender-affirming medical care, By Geoff Mulvihill, Carla K. Johnson and Amanda Seitz, Associated Press, May 1, 2025, 4:43 PM The Trump administration released a 409-page Health and Human Services report that criticizes gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth and promotes behavioral therapy instead, challenging widely accepted medical guidelines. The report questions the ethics of treatments like puberty blockers and hormones, suggesting adolescents are too young to consent and echoing policies recently adopted in the UK. Major medical groups condemned the report as misleading and politically driven, noting it was created without their input and contradicts established medical consensus. Although presented as a non-binding review, it coincides with broader federal efforts to restrict gender-affirming care and eliminate support for transgender identities in public policy. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2025/05/01/trump-hhs-rfk-transgender-therapy/88f2f59e-268c-11f0-ae6d-e4db528eba27_story.html __________________________________________________________ 10. Colorado Democrats water down transgender-rights bill after public outcry, By Valerie Richardson, The Washington Times, May 1, 2025 Colorado Democrats amended a controversial transgender rights bill by removing a provision that would have considered misgendering or using a child’s deadname as coercive control in custody cases, following intense public backlash. The bill, now approved by a Senate committee, still includes civil rights protections against repeated and intentional misgendering in schools and workplaces, as well as a shield law protecting parents who help their children access gender-transition care. While Democrats say the bill will save lives and strengthen protections, Republicans remain opposed, citing concerns over parental rights, public safety, and the removal of requirements for court orders in identity document changes. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/may/1/colorado-democrats-water-transgender-rights-bill-public-outcry/ __________________________________________________________ 11. Sen. Hawley urges FDA to reinstate abortion drug safety regulations, By Kate Quiñones, Catholic News Agency, May 1, 2025, 3:00 PM Senator Josh Hawley has called on the FDA to reinstate stricter safety regulations on the abortion drug mifepristone, citing a new study reporting that over 1 in 10 users experience serious side effects such as sepsis or hemorrhaging. The study, which Hawley describes as the largest of its kind, claims the actual rate of adverse events is significantly higher than what’s listed on the drug’s FDA-approved label. He criticized past Democratic administrations for loosening regulations and urged the FDA to act immediately to protect women’s health. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/263797/sen-hawley-urges-fda-to-reinstate-abortion-drug-safety-regulations __________________________________________________________ 12. Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Barron to serve on Trump’s new religious liberty commission, By Tyler Arnold, Catholic News Agency, May 1, 2025, 4:53 PM President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 1, 2025, creating a Religious Liberty Commission to address threats to religious freedom and enhance legal protections for these rights. The commission, chaired by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, includes prominent figures like Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Bishop Robert Barron, and will focus on issues such as parental rights in education, free speech, and attacks on houses of worship. During the signing, Trump emphasized the importance of trusting God and defending religious freedoms, despite potential legal challenges to the commission’s formation. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/263803/cardinal-dolan-bishop-barron-to-serve-on-trump-s-new-religious-liberty-commission __________________________________________________________ 13. Could Canada’s Cardinal Lacroix calm the church’s turbulent waters?, by Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter, May 1, 2025, 7:11 PM, Opinion Cardinal Gérald Lacroix, archbishop of Quebec and a key figure during Pope Francis’s papacy, has emerged as a leading candidate for the papacy, known for his missionary work in Colombia and his peace-oriented approach to pastoral care. Lacroix, a Canadian prelate with a background in Latin American church affairs, is seen as a potential successor who could continue Francis’s style of outreach while offering a more predictable governance approach. However, his candidacy has been overshadowed by allegations of sexual misconduct dating back to the late 1980s, which he denied, though an investigation failed to find conclusive evidence. Despite this, Lacroix’s reputation remains mixed within the Vatican, with some seeing the lack of a full judicial inquiry as a lingering concern. https://www.ncronline.org/vatican/vatican-news/could-canadas-cardinal-lacroix-calm-churchs-turbulent-waters __________________________________________________________ 14. ‘Papabile’ of the Day: Cardinal Anders Arborelius, By John L. Allen Jr., Crux, May 2, 2025, Opinion Born in Sorengo, Switzerland, in 1949, Arborelius grew up in a nominally Lutheran household which wasn’t especially active in the faith. By all accounts, however the young Arborelius himself had a keen religious sense, feeling himself drawn to a life of prayer and contemplation, and at the age of 20 he converted to Catholicism in the city of Malmö. … In terms of his ideological orientation, Arborelius is notoriously difficult to pin down. He’s unabashedly traditional on matters of sexual morality; among other things, he oversaw the publication of St. Paul VI’s encyclical letter Humanae Vitae in Sweden in 2007, in the run-up to the document’s 40th anniversary the next year, praising its “reverence of nature” also in the arena of “sexuality and reproduction.” He’s come out in opposition to women’s ordination, optional clerical celibacy and the open-ended German “synodal way.” Yet Arborelius also has views conventionally seen as more progressive on matters such as ecumenism and inter-faith dialogue (including with Islam), immigration, climate change, and Pope Francis’s call for a more “synodal” style of decision-making in the Church, as well as the late pope’s restrictions on celebration of the old Latin Mass. … The case for Arborelius? If one fundamental job requirement of a pope is to be the Evangelist-in-Chief of the Catholic Church, Arborelius arguably fits the bill. He’s seen as especially gifted as a missionary to the most secular corners of Europe, where the fires of faith seem to be in greatest danger of going out. Despite the dynamism of the Church today across the developed world, no one’s quite ready simply to write Europe off, and Arborelius might be seen as uniquely capable of reviving the Church’s fortunes on the Old Continent. Further, his intriguing mix of conservative positions on some matters and progressive stances on others could make him an ideal compromise candidate between those seeking continuity with Pope Francis and those desiring greater doctrinal stability and clarity. Each would get at least part of what they want with Arborelius, along with the assurance that the new pope is someone would at least listen to their concerns and take them seriously. In terms of the conventional logic of conclave handicapping, Arborelius ticks a number of the usual boxes. He’s certainly got the command of languages conventionally seen as desirable, and at 75 he’s right in the sweet spot of the desired age profile (the last two popes, Benedict XVI and Francis, were elected at 78 and 76 respectively). While he doesn’t have a great deal of international experience in terms of serving abroad, he has traveled widely over the years, and in any event, the world has come to him in Sweden in the multi-ethnic and multi-lingual Church over which he presides. The case against? Arborelius’ reputation as an indecisive and occasionally weak administrator doesn’t help, especially at a time when most cardinals believe that finishing the Vatican reform started under Pope Francis (or correcting it, depending on your point of view) is going to require a strong hand at the rudder. Moreover, the way Arborelius blends continuity and rupture with the Pope Francis legacy could hurt his chances more than it helps them, leaving him effectively a man without a country, meaning without a strong base of support in any camp. Further, Arborelius himself has conceded that he hasn’t quite developed the wide network of relationships among his fellow cardinals that would come in handy in terms of the electoral math of the conclave, saying recently that he knows personally only about 20 or 30 of his fellow electors – a far cry from the 89 votes needed to cross the two-thirds threshold. In a recent interview with Our Sunday Visitor, Arborelius offered a profile of the next pope. “That’s what people really need in a time like this — that we find someone who can help them be freed from sin, from hatred, from violence, to bring about reconciliation and a deeper encounter,” he said. Time will tell if his brother cardinals agree with that assessment … and if they see Arborelius himself as the man to do it. https://cruxnow.com/papal-transition/2025/05/papabile-of-the-day-cardinal-anders-arborelius __________________________________________________________ 15. Notes on the Real Roman Conversations, By George Weigel, First Things, May 2, 2025, Opinion Rome is always rife with rumors, never more so than during a papal interregnum, and the run-up to Conclave 2025, which begins on May 7, is certainly no exception. It’s maddening, amusing, and sometimes even informative to listen to the rumor mill, which is perhaps even more volatile than ever in this cycle thanks to that turbocharger of ill-informed nonsense, social media. Yet amidst the cacophony, some major themes have emerged from the first three days of the cardinals’ discussions in General Congregations. ⇒ The Vatican is in a financial crisis. Annual operating deficits are in the high eight figures and beyond that lies a very large, unfunded pension liability. Cardinal Reinhard Marx, a member of Pope Francis’s Council of Nine Cardinals, gave a forceful and alarming report on these matters Wednesday. How this will eventually affect the candidacies of cardinals in positions of curial oversight as this fiasco unfolded remains to be seen. But the revelation of the magnitude of the problem probably did not—and certainly should not—help their causes. ⇒ While the first task of the pope is to be a vibrant, compelling witness to Christ, it has become painfully obvious over the past two pontificates that an effective pontiff must a) have serious managerial chops or b) know how to draw around him men and women who do. The question of administrative competence touches the Vatican financial crisis, too. The pope need not be a skillful money manager or investment consultant. But he had better be able to find people who are, put them to work, and then back them to the hilt when the inevitable resistance comes from the curial bureaucracy. This did not happen in the pontificate just past. It must happen in the pontificate to come. ⇒ In sum, there seems to be an emerging consensus that the autocratic and idiosyncratic style of governance characteristic of the previous pontificate should be replaced by a more stable, orderly, consultative style of papal leadership. For popes to govern by motu proprio is as disruptive and often counter-productive as presidents governing by executive order. Orderly process isn’t everything; but it is something, and that something is important, not least in a pope getting the best out of his collaborators. ⇒ That the Church needs to be unified doctrinally, in its moral teaching, and in its pastoral practice if it is to be effective in evangelization, would seem to go without saying. And indeed it has been said this past week. Disagreement, of course, centers on what the precise contours and content of that unity are. But it has been said, as it should, that in discussing this question, the experience of the living part of the world Church—as in Africa—should get priority attention. ⇒ The ongoing sexual abuse scandals continue to wound the Body of Christ and impede its mission. The next pontificate must address this far more vigorously than its predecessor, which left the Rupnik case hovering like a dark cloud over this present interregnum. It has likely not been said quite so bluntly yet; but no candidate for the papacy who does not have a clean balance sheet on handling sexual abuse cases in his diocese or religious order ought to be considered. ⇒ There is still considerable disagreement over what it means to be a “synodal Church.” Cardinal Mario Grech, the Synod’s general secretary, spoke volubly and at some length about this but the very meaning of “synodality” remains thoroughly muddled. At least in some cases, the newer local churches seem to appreciate “synodality” because it means that their voices are heard, which is sometimes not the case when older or wealthier local churches dominate the discussion. So score one for “synodality,” if it means broadening the conversation about the Catholic future. On the other hand, as seems to be the case in some quarters, if “synodality” (especially when lived through such manipulative processes as the “Conversations in the Spirit” through which Synods 2023 and 2024 slogged) means that nothing is settled in the Catholic Church, that everything is up for discussion, and that there are no authoritative teachers in the Church but only equal voices, then “synodality” means turning the Catholic Church into a Friends Meeting House with 1.4 billion members. Which does not seem what Christ intended. The latter form of “synodality” is also perceived in these discussions as a blind behind which all sorts of doctrinal, moral, and pastoral mischief can, and sometimes does, flourish. Of course, it has been pointed out that, if “synodality” means that the pastors of the Church should listen to the people of the Church in order to lead more effectively, parish, diocesan, and national structures of consultation and collaboration already exist, and very few people in the Church, especially the people doing the real work of teaching and sanctifying, are eager for more meetings. … https://firstthings.com/letters-from-rome-2025-the-papal-interregnum-no-5/ __________________________________________________________ 16. Personality counts as much as policy in a conclave, By Michael Sean Winters, National Catholic Reporter, May 2, 2025 … No matter who emerges, one question will hang over any candidate who begins to move up in the voting: How did he handle clergy sex abuse? It is difficult to imagine anything worse for the papacy than to elect a man who, in short order, is found to have covered up abuse or, still worse, who might be accused of abuse himself. I suspect the cardinals will want some reassurance on that score. Questions about personality come with a huge asterisk. Being elected pope is an awesome responsibility, but enjoying the confidence of two-thirds plus one of the cardinals surely provides more than a little self-confidence to the person selected. It is difficult to find a photo of Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio smiling when he was in Argentina. His election as pope transformed him. The cardinals who elected Pope John XXIII in 1958 thought they were getting an old man who would not shake things up. Instead, he convened the Second Vatican Council. All of us would love to be a fly in the synod hall where the general congregations are taking place. The briefings from the Holy See press office focus on the issues being discussed. But the cardinals are examining each other’s character, not just where they stand on a given issue. Arguably, those judgments may be more important than any particular issue. https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/ncr-voices/personality-counts-much-policy-conclave __________________________________________________________ 17. Why I Want the Next Pope to Address the Moral Collapse of Our Digital Age, ‘He must name the idols of our age — comfort, digital distraction, radical autonomy and indifference — and challenge us to something greater…’, By Gia Chacón, National Catholic Register, May 1, 2025, Opinion The last three popes each confronted a defining crisis of their time. John Paul II stood face-to-face with the brutal realities of communism and answered them with spiritual defiance and moral clarity. Benedict XVI responded to a rising tide of relativism, defending the Church’s intellectual foundations with humility and brilliance. Francis stepped into a world fractured by violence, division and indifference, calling for encounter where the world had chosen isolation. Each of them faced history with a distinct charism. Now, the next pope must confront a quieter but even more devastating threat: moral collapse. This collapse is not marked solely by wars or ideologies, but by a crisis of clarity and conviction. Truth is treated as personal taste. Conscience is divorced from moral formation. Holiness is exchanged for relevance. Perhaps most dangerously, digital culture conditions us to prioritize image over substance, performance over prayer, and tribalism over communion. The Church cannot remain neutral in the face of such spiritual decay. It must speak clearly, not only to the suffering but also to the spiritually numb. The next pope must lead that charge with the clarity, courage and pastoral conviction that defines saints. … We do not need a pope who caters to popularity or who carefully manages public relations with curated statements. We need a pope who boldly proclaims eternal truths, unafraid of controversy or misunderstanding. He must embrace his role as fundamentally pastoral, intellectual and prophetic. He must remind a spiritually starving world that freedom without truth is slavery, conscience is sacred, and faith, though deeply personal, is never private. The papacy is not meant to reflect the spirit of the age but to redeem it. This is the great challenge, and urgent responsibility, awaiting the next successor of Peter. https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/why-i-want-the-next-pope-to-address-moral-collapse-in-digital-age-chacon __________________________________________________________TCA Media Monitoring provides a snapshot from national newspapers and major Catholic press outlets of coverage regarding significant Catholic Church news and current issues with which the Catholic Church is traditionally or prominently engaged. The opinions and views expressed in the articles do not necessarily reflect the views of The Catholic Association. |