In August 2024, the Pontifical Academy for Life (PAV) released a book, titled “Piccolo Lessico del Fine-Vita” (“Small Lexicon on the End of Life”). This publication aims to clarify terms and reduce misunderstandings in discussions on end-of-life care. The book...
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On this week’s episode of The Debrief, Dominic de Souza and I discuss Pope Francis’s visit to Hungary. We talk about the political challenges Pope Francis faced, especially in his interactions with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. We talked about...
I don’t envy Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia’s position. Having one difficult job is bad enough. Having two can be especially challenging. When both jobs are subject to public scrutiny and any mistake will lead to an onslaught of harsh criticism and...
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Preface: The Theological Ethics of Life, Synodality, and Untying Knots in Contemporary Moral Theology The recently published volume on Theological Ethics of Life: Scripture, Tradition and Practical Challenges by the Pontifical Academy for Life is the result of a workshop...
Are the Church’s positions on bioethical issues changing? How should we interpret the recent book published by the Pontifical Academy for Life, which reopens the debate on contraception and assisted reproduction? This is an interview conducted by Vida Nueva of...
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