I always made a point to read his stories, even if I knew I probably wouldn't agree with his viewpoint. (But I did sometimes!) He was one of the few, and maybe the last, left-of-center Catholic journalist who I thought wrote fair and balanced stories with serious insight into current events in the Church. Catholic journalism is worse off with his passing. RIP.
I never got the vibe he was left of center. I thought he was an apolitical Catholic journalist which the world needs more of. He was strictly looking at it as this is what the church is teaching.
I always liked John’s stories. Actually when he defended Pope Leo with his Pro Life Statement. I was grateful to him because it felt like he was the only one who actually understood what Pope Leo was saying. He was very balanced apolitical Catholic journalist which the world needs more of.
I have always had the highest respect for John Allen Jr. It always felt like I knew him personally. As many here, I disn’t always agree with him, but he alwaus ahowed great integrity. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
I benefited immensely from reading John Allen's reporting. I always felt better informed about Church matters after reading his articles, even if I did not agree with his analysis or conclusions. As many others have noted here and elsewhere, he always seemed to be quite even-handed in his presentations of the facts. His passing is a big loss for those of us in the English-speaking areas of the Church. May he rest in peace, and may God comfort his wife and loved ones in their sorrow.
I chanced upon him years ago trying to learn more about the allegations against Macial. I was greatly impressed by his thoroughness and objectivity. I read him and the new Oxford review to learn abt the issue as unfortunately, a lot of the "orthodox" sources seemed determined to see no evil / dig into the matter.
I was sorry to see his obituary earlier today. I enjoyed reading his commentary and listening to the Crux radio program. His “slice-of-life-in-Rome” articles during the pandemic were a treat. He will be missed and well remembered.
May the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. I enjoyed listening to your response when Pope Leo was elected. So glad that you were able to witness that. Rest in peace John. Thank you for your contributions to the People of God.
I always made a point to read his stories, even if I knew I probably wouldn't agree with his viewpoint. (But I did sometimes!) He was one of the few, and maybe the last, left-of-center Catholic journalist who I thought wrote fair and balanced stories with serious insight into current events in the Church. Catholic journalism is worse off with his passing. RIP.
I never got the vibe he was left of center. I thought he was an apolitical Catholic journalist which the world needs more of. He was strictly looking at it as this is what the church is teaching.
He showed a lot of integrity by revisiting and correcting his early work biased against then-Cardinal Ratzinger. He truly grew in his role.
He coined the phrase, “affirmative orthodoxy,” which I find highly useful and surprisingly descriptive.
Beautiful tribute, JD. Requiescat in pace.
I always liked John’s stories. Actually when he defended Pope Leo with his Pro Life Statement. I was grateful to him because it felt like he was the only one who actually understood what Pope Leo was saying. He was very balanced apolitical Catholic journalist which the world needs more of.
I have always had the highest respect for John Allen Jr. It always felt like I knew him personally. As many here, I disn’t always agree with him, but he alwaus ahowed great integrity. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
I benefited immensely from reading John Allen's reporting. I always felt better informed about Church matters after reading his articles, even if I did not agree with his analysis or conclusions. As many others have noted here and elsewhere, he always seemed to be quite even-handed in his presentations of the facts. His passing is a big loss for those of us in the English-speaking areas of the Church. May he rest in peace, and may God comfort his wife and loved ones in their sorrow.
I chanced upon him years ago trying to learn more about the allegations against Macial. I was greatly impressed by his thoroughness and objectivity. I read him and the new Oxford review to learn abt the issue as unfortunately, a lot of the "orthodox" sources seemed determined to see no evil / dig into the matter.
I was sorry to see his obituary earlier today. I enjoyed reading his commentary and listening to the Crux radio program. His “slice-of-life-in-Rome” articles during the pandemic were a treat. He will be missed and well remembered.
May the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. I enjoyed listening to your response when Pope Leo was elected. So glad that you were able to witness that. Rest in peace John. Thank you for your contributions to the People of God.
May the angels and saints lead John into paradise, may he find eternal rest and peace, and may his memory be eternal.
I hadn't heard that John Allen passed away. Very sad news... he was one of the good ones. Requiescat in pace.
Small housekeeping note. The correct spelling is Luigi Giussani, not Guissani.
That's what I get for trying to spell it from memory!
I wouldn’t just say we lost a good one so much as he has received his eternal reward for his vocation.
Requiescat in pace 🙏