What became clear over these past seven years is Francis’ unrelenting commitment to creating opportunities for open and mutual encounters between him and others.

The war, the horror, the death and devastation have not disrupted my life in any meaningful way.

The last time Father Malone left this column in my care (4/3/17), I made an argument for reading the long form of the Gospel when the Lectionary gives us that option. Today I’m going to make an even more shocking reading recommendation: You should read the comments.

In so many places, at so many times, forgiveness is the only way out. In that sense, nothing is more practical.

As we Jesuits survey our culture, we cannot help but see abortion as part of the massive injustices in our society.

The values that have guided this country through more than 200 years should not be and cannot be up for debate, Matt Malone, S.J., writes in his 'Of Many Things' column.