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In reality, most Roman Catholic exorcists recognise the danger of encouraging a person suffering from auditory hallucinations to believe that these are demonic.
Investigating supernatural claims is a delicate task for the church, and Catholic leaders rarely label them as authentic.
Pope Francis’ papacy is anchored on what he calls a “revolution of tenderness”.
‘I see the church as a field hospital,’ Pope Francis once said – not a place where superficial solutions will do much good.
Catholic leaders’ attitudes toward LGBTQ people have shifted dramatically – but the actual theology behind them, not so much.
The Catholic Church practice of granting indulgences, criticized by Martin Luther in the 16th century, still exists, as part of the doctrine – but in a different form.
Catholics disagree over how to adapt the church’s doctrine and practices, especially marriage, to different cultures.
Popes’ roles have changed over time. Some periods produced plenty of saintly popes, while others are notorious for the opposite.
Visiting Indigenous people on their land was a step in the right direction, but the pope’s visit was full of tensions over both what was said and what wasn’t.
Many religions have been used to prop up nationalism, and Catholicism is no exception, as a Jesuit priest and scholar explains.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put a spotlight on the views of the Russian Orthodox Church. A scholar of Russian religion explains the structure and history of Orthodox Christianity.
The Jesuits are among the Catholic Church’s most influential religious orders but no strangers to controversy.
St. Bernadette’s visions of the Virgin Mary in the 19th century inspired the pilgrimage site millions of Catholics flock to each year.
Pope Benedict XVI’s many years of wrestling with the abuse crisis highlight the Catholic Church’s broader challenges addressing it.
A Catholic historian writes about nuns who protested against nuclear weapons. Even when convicted of sabotage, they used prison time to serve fellow inmates and push for justice.
Growing up is never easy, but visualising complex ideas can help. Animation and character design allow us to put a metaphorical mirror up to society.
To qualify as a Catholic ‘saint,’ someone must have two miracles credited to them. But how does the church define a miracle in the first place?
A church service marking Northern Ireland’s centenary has stirred up debate. But amid the past few years’ tensions, the island’s Christian leaders have coordinated closely.
Pope Francis formally opened a two-year process called a “synod on synodality” for the Catholic Church on Oct. 10.
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President, Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Professor of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
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Professor Emerita of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
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Lecturer (casual) at Sydney College of the Arts; Adjunct Lecturer Auro University, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer, School of Humanities and Social Science, University of Newcastle
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Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Birmingham
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Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University, Villanova University
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Senior Lecturer in the department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion, Lancaster University
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Lecturer in Illustration/Animation, University of South Australia
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Piano Performance Fellow, The University of Queensland
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Emeritus Professor in the History of Religious Thought, The University of Queensland
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Assistant Professor, North American Religious History, Departments of History & American Culture, University of Michigan
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Lecturer in Drama, University of Essex
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Professor of History, University of Michigan
