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J.R.S. advisor on Syria crisis: A refugee is never one who wants to leave his home
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Catholic women are leaving the church. This group wants them to lead it.
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News and Analysis
Catholic women are leaving the church. This group wants them to lead it.
By Zac Davis
The faithful deported: Study details impact of Trump’s immigration policies
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Why are so many people fleeing Honduras?
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Pope Francis

Inside the Vatican: Why did Rome stop the U.S. bishops vote?

America’s Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell has some ideas about the reasons behind the controversial, 11th-hour intervention from Rome at the U.S. bishops’ November meeting.
By America Staff

Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Scicluna to top role in addressing abuse crisis

The pope’s decision gives the Maltese archbishop the lead role in the fight against abuse in the church and in the protection of minors.
By Gerard O’Connell
#ChurchToo: How can we prevent the abuse of women by the clergy?
Is the Catholic Church doing enough to prevent the abuse of women by clergy?
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In Review

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’: A martyr’s tale for the classic rock set

Queen’s Freddie Mercury was pop’s most flamboyant performer—a closeted icon who rode a gay aesthetic to stardom.
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In Texas, all roads lead to tacos

In "The Tacos of Texas," Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece explore Texas through the eyes of the taqueros, chefs, owners and abuelitas (“grannies”) responsible for taco culture.
By Vivian Cabrera

Ancient heresies find new expression in “Westworld” and “Altered Carbon”

Some of TV’s top sci-fi dramas are shot through with neo-gnostic assumptions.
By Philip Porter