The papalization of the church reached its most robust form in the first half of the 20th century, but it might be seeing its twilight under Pope Francis.

At a recent event celebrating a seminary's theological journal, Pope Francis encouraged a "dynamic" theology, rooted in dialogue with other faiths and cultures.

The Rev. Michael J. Himes was a theologian who taught with energy, order, concreteness, wit—and exuberance.

The writings of St. Ignatius Loyola and the traditional Catholic devotion to the Sacred Heart highlight a specific aspect of the Eucharist: friendship.

Rosemary Radford Ruether, who died on May 21, deliberately lived both within the Catholic tradition and on its margins.

Is it in keeping with our faith to believe it is possible that those who have died may be able to help us? Absolutely.