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Politics & SocietyNews
Nicole Winfield - Associated Press
Pope Francis’ decision to forgo wearing a mask has been noticed, with some concern, by the commission of Vatican experts he appointed.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Ricardo da Silva, S.J.Molly Cahill
A week out from the U.S. Election, Joe Biden turned to Pope Francis’ latest encyclical for inspiration in a brief address given in Warm Springs, Ga.
Politics & SocietyExplainer
James T. Keane
The teaching seems cut and dry—and yet there are examples of conscientious objectors, like Dorothy Day, who abstained from voting.
FaithFaith and Reason
Louis J. Cameli
The U.S. bishops have said that "the threat of abortion remains our preeminent priority.” The statement would be more accurate and effective to say that the protection of unborn life is “foundational.”
Arts & CultureShort Take
James T. Keane
An exciting new version of Psalm 137 has been discovered, and it gives comfort to a long-suffering people.
FaithLast Take
J.D. Long García
Zoom meetings and virtual conferences don’t usually start with music, laughter and dancing, but that’s how V Encuentro does it.
Politics & SocietyNews
Sam Lucero - Catholic News Service
Most of the articles in the unofficial paper are related to the presidential election, including opinion articles written by two advisers to President Donald Trump's campaign.
Politics & SocietyNews
Allyson Escobar
Why are there so many Catholics on the nation’s highest court?
FaithNews Analysis
J.D. Long García
By some estimates, 40 to 45 percent of U.S. Catholics are Latino, including more than 60 percent of Catholics under the age of 18. How many U.S. cardinals are Latino? Zero.
FaithShort Take
Pia de Solenni
We can love without condoning, and we can communicate difficult teachings without wounding.
Politics & SocietyNews
Molly Cahill
The water was found in the Clavius Crater. So who was Christopher Clavius, S.J., and why is there a crater on the moon named after him?
Arts & CultureLast Take
Eileen Markey
The death of renowned reporter Jim Dwyer is a loss for New York City—as well as for all the people he influenced, informed, or touched in other ways over the course of an impressive life.
Politics & SocietyFaith and Reason
Timothy Cusick
We need to work on the grassroots level to start transforming opinions in both political parties.
FaithFaith in Focus
Erika Rasmussen
We can all prepare for a much-anticipated national election by praying this novena.
FaithFaith in Focus
Michael J. O’Loughlin
For gay Catholics who remember the dark days of the AIDS epidemic, when their friends and partners were shunned by families and church leaders, the pope’s words may strike a strong emotional chord.
FaithNews
Elana Schor, Associated Press
“With a very grateful and humble heart, I thank Pope Francis for this appointment which will allow me to work more closely with him in caring for Christ’s Church,” Gregory said in a statement issued by the archdiocese.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
The new cardinals will bring the total number of cardinal electors to 128, of whom 73 will have been appointed by Pope Francis.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Many are wondering after the lack of response by the Vatican to questions raised about what Pope Francis actually said about civil unions.
Politics & SocietyNews
Jack Jenkins - Religion News Service Maina Mwaura - Religion News Service
Saying that his parents "taught me the importance of faith and prayer from a young age," Trump went on to say that "Melania and I have gotten to visit some amazing churches and meet with great faith leaders from around the world."
Blessed Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who used his computer programming skills to spread devotion to the Eucharist, was beatified in Assisi, Italy, Oct. 10, 2020. (CNS photo/courtesy Sainthood Cause of Carlo Acutis)
FaithFaith in Focus
Mike Seay
Acutis’s beatification is a beacon to all those who live their lives, for better or for worse, increasingly online.