Archbishop Chaput's column
The opening of the synod
With time barely to catch his breath after the World Meeting of Families and papal visit, Archbishop Charles Chaput was off to Rome this week to join Pope Francis (again) for the Synod of Bishops on the Family. The pope urged the bishops to be guided during frank discussions by apostolic courage, evangelical humility and trustful prayer.
The ‘Joy of the Gospel’ and the Gospel of life
In a recent talk, Archbishop Charles Chaput said he hopes Pope Francis will see that American Catholics share his passion for the church's teaching on defense of the unborn child plus care for the poor and immigrants.
The family and its mission; one month and counting
In four months, it will be Christmas, writes Archbishop Charles Chaput. If the Holy Family could make it to Bethlehem without downtown parking or a SEPTA pass, we can come to Philadelphia to share the gift of the World Meeting of Families with Pope Francis, one month from now.
An irreplaceable moment in history
The visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia can spark a whole new spirit of life in our region and in our Church, writes Archbishop Charles Chaput. But we need to join him here personally. It's worth the effort of coming into the city. It will be spectacular.
There is no equivalence
We face many serious matters but none as uniquely wicked as the deliberate killing of innocent life, writes Archbishop Charles Chaput, who notes the swell of revulsion at the system-wide barbarism of Planned Parenthood’s fetal trafficking.
Two months and counting
The World Meeting of Families is a moment for new beginnings and a new spirit of hope, and it's coming soon, writes Archbishop Charles Chaput in his weekly column.
Choosing life
After the Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage, we now live in a different country, writes Archbishop Charles Chaput. The world in the coming decades will demand heroism, and Catholics will have to make costly choices for life against a world, and a nation, made ill by sin.
The importance of thinking clearly
Reflecting on the impact of same-sex marriage, Archbishop Charles Chaput refers his column this week to a writer's critique of "Why gay marriage is not like divorce."
Peace on earth, 2015
Nations that try to redefine marriage and family are laying the cornerstone of war, writes Archbishop Charles Chaput. He prays that God may give us integrity and courage for the years ahead. We'll need it.
Praise be to you, Lord
Archbishop Charles Chaput calls the pope’s new encyclical on environmental concerns a serious teaching document, not storytelling. It invites discussion and reflection on creation, and humanity’s role as its stewards.