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Nov 2024
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VATICAN Shocks World By Canonizing Non-C...

Michael Lofton
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Michael Lofton covers Pope Francis’ decision to include Isaac of Nineveh in the Roman Martyrology. He explains what church Isaac belonged to and some peculiar aspects of his theology – which includes an affirmation of universalism. He lastly addresses the situation of Catholics who will feel frustrated by this decision.

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