Thomas Reese

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  Pope Francis appoints men and women to build a synodal church

  Thomas Reese | Tue 11 Jul 2023 8:54 BST

  These recent appointments show that Francis now understands that 'personnel is policy.'

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  With Benedict's death, a way opens for more formal rules for retired popes

  Thomas Reese | Tue 10 Jan 2023 5:06 GMT

  Now that Benedict is dead, the church needs to set those protocols. Pope Francis can issue new rules that will apply to him, should he retire, and to his successors without disturbing his predecessor.

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  If American history read like the Bible

  Thomas Reese | Wed 9 Nov 2022 17:34 GMT

  If the Bible exposes the flaws of our spiritual forefathers, why should American history cover up the failings of our founders?

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  Pope Francis is not going to resign, yet

  Thomas Reese | Wed 20 Jul 2022 16:03 BST

  Pope Francis has indicated the need for explicit guidelines for retired popes.