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Catholic deacons line up in the concourse of Nationals Park to offer the sacrament of the Eucharist. Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Mass at the major league baseball stadium on April 17, 2008 in Washington, DC. (photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) |
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What started out as a simple query for a few voices prompted us to tell our stories differently — on air and online. With the hundreds of responses we've received, we wanted to share all the stories of people talking about their Catholic faith. And why not give you greater context: geographically, demographically, visually, and aurally?
» Mapping the Landscape of Catholic Voices
This dynamic map continues to grow as people continue to respond. Read and listen to their stories, and see the make-up of the Catholic Church, from Chile to Northern Ireland.
Shared Ideas
of the Church Faithful
Particular themes started to develop as we read each person's response: stories of the Eucharist, conversion, hierarchichal struggles, and so on. Sort through the five broad topic areas and let us know what you think:
Krista interviewed several leaders and theologians within the Catholic Church. We couldn't include them in the final production, and are continuing to give you an in-depth understanding with these entire, unedited conversations.
» A Seminarian's Long-Term Perspective (mp3, 1:49.05)
President of Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, Fr. Senior discusses celibacy, female clergy, the Latino surge in the U.S., and his personal encounters with Pope Benedict.
» A Nun and Educator Looks to the Future (mp3, 1:09.05)
A seminarian at the University of St. Thomas, Sr. Schuth is a Franciscan who talks about the upcoming generation of clergy, the changing nature of orthodoxy via the Internet, and her sense of hope springing from the Catholic laity.
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