Decentralizing doctrinal authority, or deciding certain doctrinal questions at local levels rather than universally, has been seen as a pivotal step for those aiming to make dramatic changes to ...

COMMENTARY: The only true metric for the authentic exercise of ecclesial authority is Christological — grounded in the cross ...

New York’s next archbishop is being heralded a “unifier” who will stick firmly to papal doctrine — just don’t expect to see ...

In a new declaration published by the Vatican, the Catholic Church is reaffirming its opposition to one of its ancient enemies. The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued a document last week ...

An Evangelical theologian has questioned the theological coherence of a recent Vatican doctrinal note addressing the ...

Pope Francis' new choice to lead the Vatican's influential doctrinal office says that questions surrounding blessings for gay couples must be further studied. "If a blessing is given in such a way ...

Richard Gaillardetz, the Joseph professor of Catholic systematic theology at Boston College and current chair of the college's theology department, speaks March 26, 2019, during a panel discussion at ...

Catholic bishops from around the world are meeting this month at the Vatican to discuss possible reforms, including the potential for a greater role of women in the church. It’s part of a years-long ...

The president of the Pontifical Academy of Theology, Bishop Antonio Staglianò, has reiterated the incompatibility of Catholics belonging to the Masons days after participating in an event organized by ...