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Politics & SocietyDispatches
Kevin Clarke
For 17 years the attorneys general of the United States did not pursue death even though that power was in their hands, then you hit somebody like Trump.’
Politics & SocietyEditorials
The Editors
Donald J. Trump should be impeached, removed and barred from holding any future federal office—immediately.
FaithNews
Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service
The Legionaries of Christ university in Rome plans to honor Father Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, with its “A Life for Life” award.
Politics & SocietyNews
Carol Glatz - Catholic News Service
Fabrizio Soccorsi, Pope Francis’ personal doctor, died Jan. 9 of complications caused by Covid-19.
FaithNews
Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service
Recognizing “the gifts of each baptized person”—women and men—Pope Francis ordered a change to canon law and liturgical norms so that women could be formally installed as lectors and acolytes.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Pope Francis is “deeply concerned” about the situation in the United States and is praying for peace and harmony in the country.
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
In a wide-ranging interview, Pope Francis said he was “astounded” at disorder at the U.S. Capitol. He also said he would get the Covid-19 vaccine next week and that “everyone should be vaccinated.”
Arts & CultureFilm
Deniz Demirer
An austere film about a drummer going deaf finds revelation in the quiet moments.
FaithFaith in Focus
Tinamarie Stolz
Trump supporters and the marginalized. Republicans and Democrats. Catholic leaders and myself. How do I hold them all together?
Politics & SocietyFaith
Kathryn Jean Lopez
We expect too much from politics, more than it can or should provide. Only prayer can transform us.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Bill Cain
Trump's supporters felt if they could get what they wanted, the rest would take care of itself. It doesn’t work that way. Ask Thomas More.
Politics & SocietyCatholic News Quiz
America Staff
How closely did you follow the news this week?
U.S. President Donald Trump gives the keynote address at the Susan B. Anthony List 11th Annual Campaign for Life Gala May on May 22, 2018, at the National Building Museum in Washington. (CNS photo/Al Drago, Reuters)
Politics & SocietyLast Take
Xavier Bisits
The pro-life movement has a chance to move on from its alliance with Donald Trump, writes Xavier Bisits of Democrats for Life of America, and instead promote principled, consistent and compassionate leaders.
Arts & CultureTelevision
James Martin, S.J.Kerry Weber
James Martin, S.J., and Kerry Weber on ‘The Crown’: What does it mean to uphold one’s duty? What does it mean to be free?
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Peter Lucier
Every self-styled “patriot” who stormed the Capitol yesterday disgraced the legacy of American activists and soldiers.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Nathan Schneider
It is worth remembering that occupying a legislature can be an act of democracy. We in the United States might need to do it again.
Politics & SocietyNews
Elana Schor, Associated Press
The Rev. and Sen.-elect Raphael Warnock shares more than a party with President-elect Joe Biden: Both Democrats made faith a central part of their political identity on the campaign trail — and their victories are emboldening religious liberals.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidates Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff appear together at a campaign rally in Augusta, Ga., Jan. 4, 2021.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Matthew J. Cressler
The white Trump supporters who desecrated the U.S. Capitol proved Rev. Warnock’s point. One cannot serve both God and whiteness.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier on Jan. 6 at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Bill McCormick, S.J.
Will the Republican Party reject the counterfeit politics of conspiracy and fantasy? If not, writes Bill McCormick, S.J., the violence of Jan. 6 will not be an isolated event.
Politics & SocietyNews
Charles C. Camosy
The power of Catholic moral theological vision can be substantial and nuanced, and could be the way for the GOP to evolve after the turbulence of the past few years.