Jeanie Hannaman

By Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture - Pope Leo is clearly hesitant to make bold statements off the cuff. That is not a bad thing, by any means; indeed it is a welcome relief after the tumultuous reign of Pope Francis. Here is the first insight into what sort of changes the first American Pontiff will bring to the apostolic palace. He will not make statements without prior reflection and consultation; when he speaks he will try to be precise. Throughout the interview he shows a marked tendency to presume that the current teachings and practices of the Catholic Church are right and should not change. In all these respects he contrasts sharply with his predecessor.

By Joseph R. Wood, The Catholic Thing - The distinction Paul emphasizes is between not knowing God, and knowing Him, and then being known by Him. That calls for close attention. But first, some preliminary points... The phrase “beings that by nature are not god” catches the ear of anyone who has carefully read Aristotle. The Philosopher, as St. Thomas calls him, uses the phrase “by nature” repeatedly to describe men, who are rational animals by nature, and political or social animals by nature. We use our reason to know and seek a common good.