The nomination of Judge Kavanaugh has become a referendum on how to address allegations of sexual assault.
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What a deal for Catholics in China could mean for Uighur Muslims
Pope Francis, in keeping with his predecessors, has sought every opportunity to improve relations with the Chinese government. With the news that a historic agreement is imminent, the Vatican faces a risk and an opportunity.
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Catholic schools need the vibrancy of the Latino community
Knowing that the future of the church will largely be in the hands of Latinos, it is paramount that Catholic schools help form them in the faith and help them become our future leaders.
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The Editors: ‘gay panic’ is no justification for violence
The federal bill would also require the U.S. attorney general to produce an annual report on prosecutions in federal court for crimes committed against L.G.B.T. people “that were motivated by the victim’s gender, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.”
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The consequences of selling arms to Saudi Arabia
The United States has no immediate security interests in the military campaign, led by the Saudis and backed by the Yemeni government, against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
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Pope Francis must lead on the sexual abuse crisis
To achieve true reform, Pope Francis must give this crisis his full focus and lead the church in caring for those who are hurting the most.
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A crisis that is far from over: how the church can respond to sexual abuse
The editors offer a few key steps for leaders of the church to take in response to the Pa. grand jury report.
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The Editors: The free press is not the enemy
Today America joins more than 300 U.S. publications in support of the free press, which has been repeatedly insulted by President Donald J. Trump.
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The Editors: Religious liberty is not just for Christians
President Trump has repeatedly and egregiously disparaged Muslims in ways that contradict his own State Department’s purported promotion of religious protections.
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The Editors: The unborn and the condemned have the same right to life
The unborn and the condemned have the same right to life, and all citizens, especially Catholics, have a duty to defend that right.