Sad but necessary, the Vatican Secretary of State declared that a Peruvian university may no longer call itself "Pontifical" or "Catholic," making a forceful statement to weak Catholic colleges worldwide.
1) the Vatican has revoked a major university's right to call itself "Catholic," and
2) Pope Benedict is pressing for new action to rein in dissenting American theologians!
And the Holy Father told American bishops visiting Rome that "compliance" with the mandatum--a theology professor's written pledge to teach authentic Catholic theology--is a priority for Catholic college renewal.
To help Catholic families understand this crucial development, The Cardinal Newman Society has released an exclusive and groundbreaking report:
We interviewed Catholic Church experts, theologians, and bishops--including Cardinal Raymond Burke, prefect of the Vatican's top canon law court, who says that the mandatum is a public act and should not be veiled in secrecy.
A Mandate for Fidelity
Pope Benedict Urges Compliance with Theologians' Mandate
In other words, Catholic colleges should not refuse to disclose which professors have the mandatum, a common practice in the United States!
Furthermore, Cardinal Burke says Catholic colleges should require the mandatum as a condition for employment as a theology professor!
These are commonsense policies that many Catholic colleges and universities refuse to implement, instead harboring radical theologians with no accountability to students or to the Church.
But as you will read, the colleges recommended in The Cardinal Newman Society's Newman Guide are leading the charge for faithful Catholic identity and are setting an example on the mandatum.
Please pray for the renewal of the Church's colleges and universities. By your generous support of our work, The Cardinal Newman Society works to ensure faithful Catholic education for future generations!
And read our report on the mandatum here! Treat yourself to some good news.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Patrick J. Reilly
President and Founder
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