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Raising the Minimum; Save the Vote; Hearing All Sides
A Time to Act
President Obama also should urge Israel to adopt more moderate, conciliatory policies.
Articles
A Pope's Progress
Church historians measure time in centuries, not weeks, so it is a daunting challenge to attempt even a brief assessment of a pontificate just concluded.
Hello, I Must be Going
Who was the last pope to step down from his office? How many popes have resigned?
Who's Next?
More questions and answers about the next pope from Thomas J. Reese, S.J.
Reading Benedict
Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement on Feb.
Off the Net
News of the pope’s pending resignation sparked much commentary on America’s Web site. Here we offer a selection of the responses.
Books and Culture
Books
In the biblical field there are matters of debate that remain unsettled, at least for now.
Television
Odds are, if you have checked out the entertainment section of a newspaper recently, you have heard som
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