October 22, 2024

Chairman Xi Gets a Seat at the Pope’s Table

Two Chinese bishops bent on ‘Sinicizing’ the Catholic Church attend the synod.

Of the 368 participants in this month’s Synod on Synodality, 272 are bishops. They are a remarkable cross-section of humanity, demonstrating that the Catholic Church is the most multicultural religious community in the world. Amid that diversity, two attendees stand out in a singular way: Bishop Vincent Zhan Silu of the Diocese of Funing/Mindong and Bishop Joseph Yang Yongqiang of the Diocese of Hangzhou hail from China, where an often brutal effort is under way to “Sinicize” religious communities, bringing them into conformity with “Xi Jinping Thought.”

For the New York Post, Henry Olsen analyzes the effect of Hurricanes Milton and Helene on the election.

For Crossway, Andrew Walker provides a guide for parents on talking with kids about political engagement.

For Theology of Home, Carrie Gress admires the influence of Catholic artists like the Hillbilly Thomists.

For First Things, George Weigel continues his reports and commentary on the Synod on Synodality.

Patrick Brown was interviewed by the New York Times on Trump’s family policy.

In a new episode of Beyond the Polls, Henry Olsen interviews early voting expert, Michael McDonald on what to expect as voting begins.

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George Weigel shares his impression of the Synod on Synodality for America Magazine’s podcast, Jesuitical.

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Erika Bachiochi offers lessons from America’s earliest female doctors for the Society for Christian Bioethicists.

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In an interview with Relevant Radio, Theresa Farnan explains a study that draws attention to the danger of gender transitions for children.

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EPPC is co-sponsoring a conference at Franciscan University, Man and Women in the Order of Creation, with options for in-person and virtual attendance.

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EPPC is organizing a series of debates about the future of conservatism.

Virtual and in-person registration is now open for the first debate,

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