Christianity - Roman Catholic
Pope John Paul II and the Dynamics of History
George Weigel Thursday, 4 June 2009
John Paul II has been the most politically consequential pope in centuries, and his "culture-first" reading of history is a sharp challenge to the regnant notions that politics runs history, or economics runs history. (2000)
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The Context of the "Common Word"
Drew Christiansen, S.J. Monday, 1 December 2008
Interfaith initiatives should display an astute awareness of the institutional context and pattern of interfaith relations, carefully considering the complexity of the Christian and Muslim faiths.
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The Popes at the UN: The Perspective of Benedict XVI
Bernard O'Connor Tuesday, 3 June 2008
On April 18, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI addressed the UN General Assembly, delivering remarks that carefully and intentionally moved beyond the prior UN addresses of Popes Montini and Wojtyla.
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The Diarchy of Religious Freedom
Keith Pavlischek Sunday, 1 June 2008
A review of Catholicism and Religious Freedom: Contemporary Reflections on Vatican II's Declaration on Religious Liberty, by Kenneth Grasso and Robert Hunt.
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Benedict XVI: Peacemaker
Drew Christiansen, S.J. Saturday, 1 December 2007
A year after Pope Benedict XVI quoted a Byzantine Emperor on the evils of Islam, one hears much less talk of the Vatican's alleged new hard line on Islam. The shift is a tribute to the pope's success as a diplomat and peacemaker.
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How to Do Penance for the Inquisition
William Cavanaugh Friday, 1 June 2007
False dichotomies comfort us by blaming torture on the Other. Yet torture is a modern reality, which Catholics can do penance for the Inquisition by resisting.
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The Means and Ends of Nations
Daniel Edward Young Friday, 1 December 2006
A review of Defending Human Dignity: John Paul II and Political Realism, by Derek Jeffreys.
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A Diplomacy of Candor: Pope Benedict XVI on the Global Stage
Bernard O'Connor Friday, 1 September 2006
In his time in the papacy, Pope Benedict XVI has displayed a straightforward style of diplomacy, viewing it as a safeguard to the common interests of humankind.
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Catholic Peacemaking, 1991-2005: The Legacy of Pope John Paul II
Drew Christiansen, S.J. Friday, 1 September 2006
As an active participant in global affairs, Pope John Paul II shaped the development of the Catholic perspective on peace and conflict. [FREE]
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Religious Realism in Foreign Policy: Lessons from Vatican II
Thomas Farr Thursday, 1 December 2005
The U.S. democratization strategy is being compromised by the foreign policy establishment's suspicion of religion; principles articulated in the Dignitiatis Humanae can provide a corrective.
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