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Tragedy and Grace
Michael P. Orsi
The story of Ann Mattingly, a Washington socialite who received a long-distance cure.
Letters
Letters
Vietnam and Afghanistan I could not agree more with your editorial, “Out of Afghanistan” (8/15). A Vietnam veteran, I graduated from eight years of Jesuit high school and college and spent three years on active duty. While in Vietnam I had a clear conscience about our involvement in that
Signs Of the Times
Somalia Famine: Death Toll Rises Among Children
From AP, CNS, RNS, Staff and other sources

According to one report, since June an average of 10 children under the age of 5 have died every day.

Signs Of the Times
News Briefs
From AP, CNS, RNS, Staff and other sources

Bishop álvaro Ramazzini Imeri of San Marcos, Guatemala, will receive the Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award on Oct. 2.

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Mexican Church Officials Condemn Casino Attack
From AP, CNS, RNS, Staff and other sources

The attack killed more than 50 bettors and employees and left the nation horrified.

The Word
Endless Forgiveness
Barbara E. Reid
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), Sept. 11, 2011
Editorials
Big Business's Turn
The Editors
It is past time that business and capital play a responsible role in the new American story.
A Matter of Faith: A physicist reflects on his work at ground zero
Thomas A. Cahill
A physicist reflects on his work at ground zero
Books
A Cracked Foundation
Cecilio Morales
The U.S. economy is a “a patient suffering from chronic ailments driven largely by bad choices."
Signs Of the Times
South Kordofan New Sudan Hot Spot
From AP, CNS, RNS, Staff and other sources

A UN report said that violations alleged to have taken place in the south of Sudan “could amount to crimes against humanity or war crimes.”

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Aid Agencies Struggle to Reach Island Communities Cut Off By Irene
From AP, CNS, RNS, Staff and other sources

Far from American headlines Irene also left widespread destruction in the Bahamas and elsewhere in the Caribbean.

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Tripoli Bishop Hopes to Return to Libya Soon
From AP, CNS, RNS, Staff and other sources

As the search goes on for Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi, the bishop of Tripoli is stuck in Italy but hoping to return to the North Africa nation soon.

Of Many Things
Of Many Things
James Martin, S.J.
My experience of 9/11 was not simply one of tragedy but also of resurrection.
Columns
Car Talk
Thomas J. Massaro
We should make public transit attractive and affordable.
FaithArt
Temporary and Timeless: The 9/11 memorials, then and now
Judith Dupre

The new 9/11 memorial beckons us to immerse ourselves and emerge into a new life.

America's Muslims: Mainstream and middle class
John BorelliDrew Christiansen
Mainstream and middle class
Signs Of the Times
Immigration Advocates: 'Secure Communities' Brings Fear, Not Trust

More than 126,000 people have been deported through the program since it began in 2008.

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Zimbabwe Pilgrims Arrive in Madrid
From AP, CNS, RNS, Staff and other sources

Sona Mpofu of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and 21 other pilgrims were exhausted by their journey but thrilled about being at World Youth Day.

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Cardinal Names 159 Boston Clergy Accused of Abuse
From AP, CNS, RNS, Staff and other sources

Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley has released the names of 159 of the 250 Boston archdiocesan priests or deacons accused of sexually abusing a minor.

Signs Of the Times
Cardinal says bishops were encouraged by youths at WYD
From AP, CNS, RNS, Staff and other sources

"In a world shaken by wars, economic crises and social discouragement, the youths...had only one message to spread: Christ lives," said Cardinal Marc Ouellet.