by Thomas Reese, S.J., NCR Pope Francis is known for preaching the compassion and mercy of God, but he can be pretty tough on priests and bishops. Like Jesus with the … Continue reading REFLECTION: Francis’s challenge to bishops
REFLECTION: Church reform requires decentralization, synodality
by Thomas Reese, S.J., NCR On the agenda of the most recent meeting of the Council of Cardinals was what might be the most important issue in the reform of the … Continue reading REFLECTION: Church reform requires decentralization, synodality