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Syria In Crisis: As protests continue, the specter of sectarian strife looms.
Margot Patterson
From 2011, Margot Patterson on the outbreak of sectarian strife.
Letters
Letters
Not Just Catholic I thank you for David O’Brien’s “Learning From 9/11” (8/29). Of all the horror we witnessed that day, this brings hope and assurance that we are a nation that cares about one another. I’m grateful that O’Brien followed God’s call to be an A
The Word
Saying and Doing
Barbara E. Reid
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), Sept. 25, 2011
Books
A Different Path
Bill Williams
How men and women religious responded to 9/11.
Signs Of the Times
Cardinal Meets With Reform-Minded Priests

Cardinal Christoph Schönborn of Vienna is not playing “a game of chicken” with priests calling for reforms in church practice.

Signs Of the Times
'Shortcomings' in Abuse Procedures

The report was commissioned by the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph to examine its procedures for assessing allegations of sexual abuse.

Editorials
The Universal Call
The Editors
It is time for the church to make the canonization process far more accessible and far less expensive.
Faith in Focus
Joan's Journey
B. G. Kelley
As death approached, my sister experienced a range of emotions.
Of Many Things
Of Many Things
Karen Sue Smith
Reading can lead to community and deepen faith.
FaithFaith in Focus
Widowed on 9/11, Patty Fallone never questioned God.
Kerry Weber
Patty Fallone chose not to blame God when her husband was killed. She chose to make the best of her situation. Every day, she chose to get up every morning and go on living.
Books
On the Rise
Leo J. O’Donovan, S.J.
Educating the next generation in leadership
Signs Of the Times
Vouchers Boost Catholic Schools

Indiana's educational scholarship program was passed by the state legislature in the spring.

Signs Of the Times
News Briefs

Havana’s Ladies in White asked the Catholic Church to mediate on their behalf with Cuba’s President Raul Castro to counter rising political harassment.

Columns
Mr. Smith vs. Washington
John J. DiIulio, Jr.
Few federal agencies receive approval ratings over 50 percent.
Nature and Grace: Book briefs
Patricia A. Kossmann
Book briefs
Poetry
Vowed to this life
Mary Kay Schoen

We face each other across the choir

Signs Of the Times
Vatican Calls Claims of Irish Interference 'Unfounded'

The Vatican forcefully denied undermining efforts by Irish bishops to protect children from sexual abuse.

A Sibling's Strength: Ten years after 9/11, Laura Armstrong helps keep her brother's memory alive.
Kerry Weber
Ten years after 9/11, Laura Armstrong helps keep her brother's memory alive.
Books
Something to Love
James S. Torrens, S.J.
A guide to modern poetry, reviewed
Signs Of the Times
Hardliner in Hebei?

Zhang Qingli, the Communist Party official who was in charge of Tibet during the crackdown on Buddhist protesters in 2008, is now the new party chief in Hebei.