Frank Brennan
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How Iran broke Trump’s alliance with Catholic America
At an Easter vigil for peace, Cardinal McElroy preached that the United States entered the Iran war by choice, not necessity, and failed to exhaust negotiation. He called both its initiation and continuation morally illegitimate.
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A canon lawyer with a missionary heart
Cardinal Robert Prevost’s brings a global, grounded perspective to the papacy. Addressing the faithful in St Peter’s Square, Pope Leo emphasised bridge-building, dialogue, and a church with arms wide open to all in need.
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The Church; a field hospital, with clergy who smell like the sheep
Francis saw the Church as a field hospital for sinners, not a fortress for the pure, leading with compassion and open arms. He showed what he meant replacing hierarchical meetings with inclusive round tables involving clergy, laity, and women.
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