A violation of the confessional seal anywhere will become the rationale for mandating its violation everywhere.
The Editors
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A spiritual exercise to help guide action against injustice
This week Jim McDermott, S.J., joins Tim Reidy, Zac Davis and Kerry Weber in conversation about how to respond to moral crises in Charlottesville and beyond. “Charlottesville is another moment when… there is so much surprising stuff happening, and it creates such a strong response that it becomes difficult to parse…. Outrage is like a […]
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The Editors: Catholics must combat racism and bigotry at every turn.
The way forward is the way of the penitent and prophet.
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Listen: I pardoned a convict who killed again. Here’s why I still believe in mercy
The podcast’s guest this week is Mark Singel, former lieutenant governor and acting governor of Pennsylvania from 1987-1995. His recent article for America is called “I pardoned a convict who killed again. Here’s why I still believe in mercy.” Singel discusses his decision to commute the sentence of Reginald McFadden in 1992, when he was […]
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Trump’s “us-versus-them” rhetoric hurts police and black lives
Brutality, corruption and an “us-versus-them” mentality in the ranks undermine what is for many officers a sincere vocation to protect and serve.
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Millennials are killing homeownership. But don’t blame them—blame student debt
Heavy debt from a college education can only make it more difficult for young adults to undertake the commitments of marriage and parenthood.
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Becoming a Better Catholic: Simcha Fisher on Therapy
Our guest this week is Simcha Fisher, a contributor to America and the author of The Sinner’s Guide to Natural Family Planning. Her recent article is called “I thought Good Catholics didn’t need therapy. Then I went.” “I didn’t think that therapy was for me,” Fisher explained. “I had a lot of foolish prejudices about […]
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From the “Confessions” to Conversion: Elizabeth Breunig’s path to Catholicism
This week’s podcast features Elizabeth Bruenig, a contributing writer for America. Her recent article is called “How Augustine’s Confessions and left politics inspired my conversion to Catholicism.” “I was always interested in Christianity. Even as a kid I was active in my church,” Bruenig said. But what was lacking in her Protestant upbringing was the […]
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The Editors: Threats to Deport Dreamers Are Cruel and Shortsighted
Immigration policy in the United States is dispiritingly divisive, but there is one bright line that few voters want to cross.
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The Editors: Parishes Should Lead Efforts to Understand Opioid Addiction
“We can’t just keep reviving people.”