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Arts & CultureArt
Da’Shawn Mosley
The Museum of the Bible’s colorful exhibit features a copy of the Scriptures given to enslaved Africans in British colonies in the 19th century as a way to convert them to the Christian faith.
Politics & SocietyNews
Aysha Khan - Religion News Service
Some religious groups and religious liberty groups have applauded the commission including the Center for Family and Human Rights, a Catholic think tank.
FaithNews
Jack Jenkins - Religion News Service
An increasingly vocal band of advocates and experts says the Trump administration’s policies have failed to address many of the challenges faced by Christians, Yazidis and other religious minorities abroad
FaithThe Word
Every heart turned to Christ brings a little more of the fiery divine presence into the world.
FaithThe Word
Luke reminds us that everything we have is temporary and that we will have to account for ourselves when we meet Christ.
Arts & CulturePoetry
Pádraig Ó Tuama
You knew the names of other people’s fears because you / had plenty of your own.
Politics & SocietyLast Take
Nyasha Junior
Cyntoia Brown was 16 years old when she was charged as an adult and convicted of premeditated first-degree murder, felony murder and “especially aggravated robbery.”
Arts & CultureBooks
Nick Ripatrazone
"An Orchestra of Minorities" is a profoundly tragic story of ambition and despair and how both come from the struggle to love.
Arts & CultureBooks
Emma Winters
Melinda Gates's new book is not an attack on Catholicism but an honest accounting of how she came to be in conflict with the church while living her faith.
Arts & CultureBooks
13 stories, each a mini-biography of one of those great souls whose faith in Jesus inspired and necessitated and sustained their work toward a more righteous world.
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FaithGoodNews
Roxie Hammill - Kaiser Health News
A Wichita, Kan., church discovered that it could wipe out $2.2 million in debt not only for neighbors in the Wichita area but for every Kansan facing imminent insolvency because of medical expenses.
A procession for immigrant rights on July 13 in the streets surrounding St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Shrine in New York City. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz) 
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Jim McDermott
Across the nation, bishops and other church leaders have spoken out against Trump administration asylum, detention and immigration policies. Many dioceses have mobilized to provide services for those under threat. But some Catholics worry the overall church response has been too muted, given the gravity of the crisis.
In this Feb. 5, 2019, file photo, Border Patrol agent Vincent Pirro looks on near a border wall that separates the cities of Tijuana, Mexico, and San Diego, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Robert David Sullivan
Since he began his campaign for national office in 2015, President Trump has repeatedly referred to a “crisis” at the U.S.-Mexico border, but the numbers have been less consistent.
Politics & SocietyEditorials
The Editors
Providing for long-term care helps not only older Americans but also the millions of family members who today act as unpaid caregivers, often at a high emotional and financial cost, as well as professional in-home aides.
Arts & CultureYour Take
Our readers

In June, Americapublished online summer reading recommendations from members of our editorial staff. Given that we have the smartest readers in publishing, it felt fitting that we ask for their recommendations, too. Below you will find a sample of suggestions from our staff, newsletter readers and members of our Catholic Book Club and Jesuitical Facebook groups.

FaithNews
Catholic News Service
Serving as head of the Archdiocese of Havana for almost 35 years pushed the cardinal into a prominent role as a spokesman for Cuban Catholics on national and international issues.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Kevin Clarke
“The emphasis of the activists on the ground,” Rolando López said, “is that the governor resigning is not the last step. This really is about a more general critique of the economy of Puerto Rico.”
FaithNews
Orange County Catholic staff - Catholic News Service
The celebration gala came ahead of the July 17 dedication of Christ Cathedral. Following a reception on the campus' South Plaza, attendees filed into the cathedral where many got a first look at the completely renovated cathedral.
Politics & SocietyNews
David Agren - Catholic News Service
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador swept into office in 2018 after campaigning against corruption, promising to calm the country and pledging to promote morals and values, including the enactment of a "moral constitution."
Politics & SocietyDispatches
J.D. Long García
Throughout his administration, President Donald Trump has vowed to curb both legal and illegal immigration to the United States.