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September 22, 1:12 pm
Pope Francis arrives in Lithuania, tells audience to “build bridges”
By Gerard O’Connell
September 22, 10:36 am
Pope Francis recognizes Chinese bishops ordained without papal approval
By Gerard O’Connell
September 22, 7:04 am
BREAKING: Vatican and China sign agreement on the appointment of bishops
By Gerard O’Connell
September 21, 7:10 pm
The synod of bishops must consider young Catholics’ desire for authenticity
By Michele Dillon
September 21, 5:14 pm
Pope Francis will visit former K.G.B. headquarters in Lithuania
By Edward W. Schmidt, S.J.
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Our Voices

Michael J. O’Loughlin

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Katie Prejean McGrady

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News and Analysis
Pope Francis leads a meeting with young people in Palermo, Sicily, Sept. 15. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
U.S. Catholics still give high favorability rating to Pope Francis
By Michael J. O’Loughlin
Trump administration’s record-low refugee resettlement “contradicts who we are as a nation”
By Brandon Sanchez
Catholic schools need the vibrancy of the Latino community
By The Editors
Here’s why Trump’s latest claims about Puerto Rico are wrong
By J.D. Long-García
Pope Francis

Three Baltic states once in Russia’s shadow prepare to welcome Pope Francis

Francis is visiting Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to help mark their centennial of independence from czarist Russia.
By Edward W. Schmidt, S.J.

Pope Francis says he will go to Japan in 2019

It will be the pope’s fourth visit to Asia, the continent where he foresees growth for the Catholic Church in the 21st century.
By Gerard O’Connell
Kevin and Sarah Leopold attend a Sept. 14 prayer vigil with their son Ambrose at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. The vigil was in response to recent clerical sexual abuse scandals. (CNS photo/Gina Christian, catholicphilly.com)
Five ways to safeguard children everywhere
The U.S. bishops’ Dallas Charter to protect minors is working. Its principles should be applied to all Americans who work with children.
Stephen J. RossettiSeptember 20, 2018

August 08, 2018
From coca to crops: J.R.S. helps Colombian farmers transition to a new way of life

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In Review

“American Vandal” takes on teenage sociopaths at a Catholic school

When “American Vandal” debuted on Netflix last year, it seemed to be positioning itself as the raucous send-up of the true crime genre. In Season Two, there is a much sharper edge to this new premise.
By Jim McDermott

Review: ‘The Nun’ highlights the fear of losing one’s faith and identity

This is the movie’s true monster—the possibility that self-surrender in the monastery and possession by a demon are basically the same thing.
By Eve Tushnet

Review: In ‘Unbroken,’ a former POW seeks spiritual redemption

The film tells the story of Louie Zamperini, who spent 47 days at sea before being rescued, imprisoned and tortured by the Japanese.
By John Anderson