Pope Benedict XVI
Final thoughts
February 27, 2023
Jesuit theologian Jim Corkery assesses the late Pope Benedict's 'conservatism' regarding the role of women in the Church and other controversial issues.
Read moreWords matter
February 7, 2023
Theologian Jim Corkery SJ discusses the legacy of Pope Benedict XV1 in regard to his controversial reform of English in the liturgy.
Read moreBenedict XVI’s theological legacy
January 10, 2023
Theologian Jim Corkery SJ's assesses the theological legacy of the recently deceased Pope Benedict XVI. in this interview with Pat Coyle.
Read moreThe second holiest place on earth
November 17, 2021
Michael McGuckian SJ recently went on pilgrimage to the city of Ephesus in Turkey where he visited the House of Mary. The experience left a lasting impression
Read morePraying for China – the Irish Connection
May 25, 2021
The Irish Provincial has asked for prayers for Stephen Chow SJ, who did his studies in Ireland and will be the new Bishop of Hong Kong
Read moreOffering hope in dark times
December 21, 2020
Reform in the Catholic Church is the theme of Dr Gerry O'Hanlon SJ's latest article. There are difficulties to be faced but he is still hopeful
Read moreThe Church and the challenge of freedom
June 23, 2016
The Church can learn from secular society as well as share its own wisdom with it, according to Cardinal Reinhard Marx.
Read moreGerry O’Hanlon SJ reflects on the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI
December 5, 2014
Irish Jesuits · Gerry O’Hanlon SJ reflects on the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI Jesuit theologian Gerry O’Hanlon discusses the opportunities for Church reform in the light of Pope Benedict...
Read moreFr Jim Corkery SJ reflects on the legacy of Pope Benedict XVI
December 5, 2014
Irish Jesuits · Fr Jim Corkery SJ reflects on the first Jesuit Pope Irish Jesuit theologian Jim Corkery studied under Josef Ratzinger and is the author of a book on...
Read moreJoseph Ratzinger’s theological ideas: wise cautions and legitimate hopes
June 8, 2012
Jim Corkery SJ Publishers:(Dublin) Dominican Publications, (US) Paulist Press In Joseph Ratzinger’s Theological Ideas: Wise Cautions and Legitimate Hopes, Jim Corkery SJ argues against any simplistic caricaturing of Ratzinger’s thought,...
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