A critical analysis of the escalating struggle over the future of the Catholic Church explores the critical issues confronting the Church--the sex abuse scandal, celibacy, the shortage of priests, the contraceptive ban, the roles of women and gays--and their implications for Church doctrine and its [...]

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Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope, has captured our attention by stepping away from the papal throne, unafraid to give impromptu interviews, decentralize church governance, or explore new horizons for the greater good of the people of God. His actions and words suggest that he is here not to domin[...]