Pope Francis spoke about the “scandal” of divisions between Christian groups at his weekly general audience Jan. 22.
Ashley McKinless
Ashley McKinless is an executive editor at America and co-host of the ‘Jesuitical’ podcast.
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Beyond the Wall: Stories from the other side of the immigration crisis
President Donald Trump’s journey to the White House began with a simple promise: “I will build a great, great wall.”
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How can we start a better conversation about abortion?
Can you be pro-life and a feminist? What about a pro-life socialist? Can a small-l libertarian support restrictions on abortion?
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Pro-life millennial women speak out
Can you be pro-life and a feminist? What about a pro-life socialist?
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Creating a safe space for Honduran teens
Lorena was 12 years old when her mother went to Spain in search of work. A week later, she began taking cocaine.
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Want to address Guatemala’s migrant crisis? Get this girl a job.
Angelita has a resume that would make any aspiring Ivy Leaguer look over their shoulder.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
When the U.S. deports Guatemalan migrants, this is where they end up.
A large sign reads “Ya estás en tu país and con tu gente”: “You are now in your country and with your people.” I imagine it is a bittersweet welcome.
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Don’t know what to do about gentrification? Listening is a good place to start.
It is only natural that longtime residents are wary of the new hipster on the block.
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What does Georgetown University owe to the descendants of Jesuit-owned slaves?
In 1838, Georgetown sold 272 slaves from Jesuit plantations in Maryland—men, women and children—to plantations in Louisiana, often breaking up families in the process.
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Refugees and the joy of hospitality
I could not help but think: What if these were the images that came to mind when Americans heard Muslim refugees?