Talking tough to the Russian Orthodox
By Phil Lawler ( bio - articles - email ) | Feb 11, 2004
In last week's National Catholic Reporter, John Allen outdoes himself. His column is always worth reading; his sources in Rome are excellent, and he doesn't let his opinions interfere with his strong factual reporting.
It isn't often that you find someone at the Vatican who will speak bluntly-- perhaps too bluntly-- about a very sensitive issue. Allen has done that.
Father Robert Taft, SJ, isn't always right about relations between the Holy See and the Eastern churches. But he certainly does know his stuff, and he doesn't shrink from controversy. Click here and scroll down for a real treat.
Phil Lawler has been a Catholic journalist for more than 30 years. He has edited several Catholic magazines and written eight books. Founder of Catholic World News, he is the news director and lead analyst at CatholicCulture.org. See full bio.
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