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A woman leads a Vatican office for the first time ever. Why now?
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Pope Francis broke one of the Vatican’s “stained-glass ceilings” on Monday by appointing an Italian sister as the prefect of a Vatican dicastery for the first time. Here’s what you need to know.
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Women and LGBTQ Catholics are paying the price for church unity
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If we are to be a synodal church, are all of us ready to hear and honestly reckon with the sacrifice being asked of women and L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics?
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‘Heal the Wounds’: Best practices for the church as field hospital
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‘I see the church as a field hospital after battle. It is useless to ask a seriously injured person if he has high cholesterol and about the level of his blood sugars! You have to heal his wounds. Then we can talk about everything else. Heal the wounds, heal the wounds.” What a stunning
on Dec 29
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I've been homeless and served the homeless. Real help starts with listening.
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In my 40 years being homeless and working with the unhoused, I have learned that there is no one major reason why people become homeless.
on Dec 17
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Trump will reportedly reverse sanctuary policy, permitting ICE arrests at churches
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Trump, who has pledged to carry out “the largest deportation program in American history,” plans to scrap the longstanding ICE policy preventing immigration arrests at what are seen as sensitive locations.
on Dec 16
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How Catholics can urge Joe Biden to commute death row sentences before leaving office
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We are at a critical juncture in the U.S. death penalty abolition movement. And we as Catholics—including President Biden—can heed the words of Pope Francis and light the way.
on Dec 10
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Pope Francis will visit Corsica Dec. 15 after skipping Paris reopening of Notre Dame
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Pope Francis has announced he will travel to the French island of Corsica on Dec. 15, visiting France just a week after the scheduled reopening of Notre Dame that he will not be attending.
on Nov 25
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Review: ‘Bonhoeffer,’ Christian complicity and the fight against fascism
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What separates “Bonhoeffer” from the myriad instructive Holocaust biographies and melodramas is its timing.
on Nov 25
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In cowboy country, inequality is not a bug. It’s a uniquely American strategy.
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The goal is not to make sure everyone is safe and secure. It is to enable a few people to do really, really well.
on Nov 14
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How to survive Trump: End the cult of the presidency
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The presidency has become a cult to which we are expected to constantly direct our attention; the result is a disenchantment with democracy.
on Nov 14
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Jeannie Gaffigan: Harris isn’t perfect. But as a Catholic and a mom, I cannot vote for Trump.
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While we are going to continue to advocate for the dignity of the unborn, let’s admit Kamala Harris has Catholic cred on other important issues.
on Nov 3
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R.I.P. Gustavo Gutiérrez, the prophet who revolutionized Catholic theology for the poor
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In a world that was coming to understand the structural underpinnings of poverty and violence, Father Gutiérrez was a prophet who saw clearly how the Christian proclamation of salvation involved not merely the afterlife but included human liberation in this life as well.
on Oct 24
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The false promise of keeping a loved one ‘alive’ with A.I. grief bots
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With the creation of A.I., anthropomorphized chatbots are one critical example of how the rapidly advancing technology is testing the limits of the human condition.
on Oct 17
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Pope Francis has appointed about 80 percent of the cardinals who will elect the next pope
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Francis has revolutionized the College of Cardinals by passing over large archdioceses like Los Angeles, Venice and Milan in favor of picking men from the peripheries who reflect his pastoral orientation and concern for the poor.
on Oct 9
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The top 10 worst countries for Christian persecution
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A watchdog organization identified three global trends in persecution against Christians.
on Sep 26
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A century of James Baldwin’s prophetic voice
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The centennial of James Baldwin's birth is an invitation to join the ranks of “the relatively conscious” who will help the nation engage in the metanoia needed to become the country that Baldwin constantly believed and hoped it could become.
on Sep 24
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Writing advice from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Paul Horgan
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When novelist/historian Paul Horgan was honored with America Media's Campion Award in 1957, he reflected on the process of creative writing—something the two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize knew a thing or two about.
on Sep 23
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Want a good job? Major in philosophy.
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It is a myth that a degree in philosophy is “worthless,” writes Kristina Grob. Not only does it provide job skills, studying philosophy helps us to clarify the values guiding our lives.
on Sep 19
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Our weird, low-IQ, creepy and dumb presidential election
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The name-calling that has become a normal—even celebrated—part of our election this year will do nothing to bridge the vast ideological chasm that divides our nation.
on Sep 16
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Pope Francis: Rejecting migrants is a ‘grave sin’
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In his General Audience address on Aug. 28 centered on the plight of migrants, Pope Francis said, “The Lord is with our migrants...not with those who repel them.“
on Aug 31
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Trump’s ‘terrorizing’ plan to mass deport immigrants: ‘It would rip us apart’
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Immigration is once again a central focus in Donald Trump’s pursuit of the White House.
on Aug 1
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Republican or Democrat: Don’t make an idol of political parties
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As we head into this election season, consider how you can ground yourself in a politics bigger than the idolatry of parties or politicians.
on Jul 26
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5 faith facts about JD Vance, Catholic convert and Trump’s VP pick
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If Trump is elected, Vance would be the second Catholic vice president in US history—after Joe Biden.
on Jul 17
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Exclusive: Pope Francis discusses Ukraine, U.S. bishops and more
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Pope Francis sits down with America for an exclusive interview on polarization, racism, Ukraine, Vatican-China relations and church teaching on the ordination of women.
on Jul 10
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Review: A climate crisis sci-fi novel that actually offers hope
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‘The Ministry for the Future’ offers a vision honest to the scale of the crisis that offers a plausible path to addressing it.
on Jul 9
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Archbishop Viganó charged with schism by the Vatican, will face trial
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If convicted, Archbishop Viganó would be excommunicated and could also be removed from the clerical state.
on Jun 26
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Just war theory and Ukraine: Why military action against Russia is justifiable
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Vladimir Putin‘s aggression against Ukraine fails just war theory, but the ethicist John Davenport writes that NATO forces are morally justified in responding with proportionate military action.
on May 28
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Eugenics was everywhere 100 years ago. We still live with its legacy today.
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Of the many things that the history of eugenics should teach modern society, two stand out. First, not all questions are good questions. Second, statistics can be warped to tell you pretty much anything you want.
on May 18
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Skateparks, gyms and breweries: The right and wrong way to repurpose a closed church building
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The Catholic Church, the largest private real estate owner in the world, faces decisions about what to do with its extensive real estate portfolio.
on May 3
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Pope Francis accepts invitation to 2024 G7 summit—the first pope ever to attend
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“His presence brings prestige to our nation and to the entire Group of 7. It is the first time that a pope will participate in the work of the G7,” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said.
on Apr 29
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Dudes thinking big thoughts: Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson and the lure of the rabbit hole
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After B-list careers in their primary professions, these men have found their callings in the earbuds of the young.
on Apr 23
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Earth Day 2024: It’s time for the Catholic Church to give up fossil fuels for good
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Pope Francis says that responses to climate change “have not been adequate.” This Earth Day, both clergy and laypeople must repent of our sins of omission and work toward decarbonization.
on Apr 19
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Will Canada allow autism to become a justification for assisted suicide?
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A court decision in Canada crossed a regrettable, if predictable, redline. For the first time, a young woman successfully applied to proceed with medical assistance in dying based on her autism diagnosis.
on Apr 5
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Remembering Gerhard Lohfink, who wrote the best book on Jesus I’ve ever read
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Father Lohfink’s book, ‘Jesus of Nazareth: What He Wanted, Who He Was,’ is a model of clarity, scholarship, insight, belief and, best of all, surprises, Father James Martin writes.
on Apr 4
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All people of faith should stand against China’s Uyghur genocide
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Christians and Jews have come together to support the U.S. civil rights movement and the end of apartheid in South Africa. The repression of the Uyghurs in China also demands interreligious unity.
on Apr 3
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Survey: U.S. Catholics worry about climate change—but don’t rank it as a top issue
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Almost four out of five U.S. Catholics said they “have a moral responsibility” to combat climate change. But there are strong differences between Democrats and Republicans on environmental issues.
on Mar 26
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Meet the Franciscan friar advising Pope Francis on AI ethics
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Friar Paolo Benanti is the Vatican's go-to person on A.I. technology, and he has the ear of Pope Francis as well as some of Silicon Valley's top engineers and executives.
on Mar 25
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Abortions hit highest number in over a decade after fall of Roe v. Wade
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A recent study found that the number of abortions in 2023 has increased to the highest number and rate in the United States in over a decade.
on Mar 25
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Corruption and incompetence plague A.N.C.: Liberation lost in South Africa?
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The #farmgate scandal is only the latest example of dysfunction within the African National Congress. Critics warn that corruption and incompetence have become endemic, contributing to a massive breakdown in basic services.
on Mar 20
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Ukraine military chaplain: Preaching hope to a world at war on Good Friday
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When reflecting on the life, death and resurrection of the Lord while living in a state of military invasion and active war, “everything becomes more authentic,” and “God ceases to be just a concept,” says Andriy Zelinskyy, S.J. “He really becomes a source of life and all hope for you and for...
on Mar 19
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The timeless Celtic spirituality of John O’Donohue, poet and priest
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John O’Donohue focuses on how paying attention to the outer landscape of our world cultivates the inner landscape of our soul.
on Mar 16
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On this deep dive episode of “Inside the Vatican,” we examine the story of Rutilio Grande through the eyes of his friends, family and scholars of his legacy.
on Mar 13
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President Biden is known for his empathy. I pray it will extend to Palestinians.
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Raised Christian and the daughter of an Israeli Jew, I have had to expand my worldview to learn about Palestinian history. It is important for President Biden to also acknowledge the suffering in Gaza.
on Mar 11
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Pope Francis: Gender ideology is today’s ‘worst danger’
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The gifts of men and women are “fruitful” together, and to erase the difference between men and women “is to erase humanity,” Pope Francis said.
on Mar 3
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‘We will not be intimidated’: Bishop Seitz responds to Texas attempt to shut down Catholic nonprofit
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"This is not about politics," Bishop Seitz said. "It's about the Gospel."
on Mar 2
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I was in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Here’s what I saw during the attack.
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“Shots fired in the Capitol! Get down!” Congressman Tom Suozzi offers a first-person account what happened in the chamber of the U.S. House as armed rioters stormed the building.
on Feb 14
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There is a right and wrong way for Catholics to criticize Israel
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I am an Israeli Jew who has studied Jewish-Catholic relations for many years. Reading a recent interview with my friend Father David Neuhaus published by America was a tormenting experience.
on Feb 8
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How Julian of Norwich’s writings on suffering have helped me as a cancer patient
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A theologian reflects on his cancer diagnosis and the beginning of treatment: "If we come to understand that God suffers alongside us as one who truly knows what it means to suffer, our anger morphs into love and our suffering mysteriously becomes a means of transformation."
on Feb 5
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Full text: A letter from Pope Francis to his ‘Jewish brothers and sisters in Israel’
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“In the light of the numerous communications that have been sent to me by various friends and Jewish organizations from all over the world...I feel the desire to assure you of my closeness and affection,” Pope Francis writes.
on Feb 3
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All is fair in A.I. warfare. But what do Christian ethics have to say?
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The great danger of artificial intelligence is not that it is ineffective. It can also perform quite effectively. In fact, it is already transforming modern warfare.
on Feb 1