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We must build our public square on civil dialogue

By Matt Malone, S.J.

Kenyan Jesuit killed in South Sudan after an attack on a school compound

By Kevin Clarke

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News and Analysis

Catholic women are leaving the church. This group wants them to lead it.

The faithful deported: Study details impact of Trump’s immigration policies

By J.D. Long-García

Now that the midterms are over, let’s stop obsessing over the Trump Show

By Nathan Schneider

Why are so many people fleeing Honduras?

By Jackie McVicar

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.

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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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Scripture

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

‘In the same way, when you see these things happening, know that he is near, at the gates.’ (Mk 13:29)

This week

How can we know that Christ is near?

Next week

How can we speak the truth in love?

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Oct 11, 2018

Patrick, your writing is achingly beautiful and moving. I now feel that I do know you, or at least some of the pain your faith has encountered. I am humbled by your truth. You are made in God’s image. God loves you. You are not disordered, intrinsically or otherwise.

-David Mollon

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