Tag Archives: Catholic Church

Of Popes and Saints

Posted on April 30, 2014 by E. C. Ambrose

This week, in Catholic news, two former popes will be declared saints, after (mostly) passing through the canonization process. I say “mostly” because Pope John XXIII is being hustled through with only a single miracle to his name, when he … Continue reading →

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Religious Influence on Medical Care, A Historical Perspective

Posted on December 23, 2013 by E. C. Ambrose

A couple of recent court cases and the advent of recent changes to health insurance law have brought the issue of who controls the patient’s access to health care into the public mind, particularly in relation to religious freedom. Should … Continue reading →

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Medieval Apps: There’s a Saint for That!

Posted on October 23, 2013 by E. C. Ambrose

One of the aspects of the medieval Church which causes much consternation among theologians is the presence of and reliance on the various saints. Theoretically, the Catholic Church is monotheistic, that is, it worships only one god. First, they muddy … Continue reading →

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