Many readers agreed with the editors that “Fiducia Supplicans” allows the church to accompany all people who seek God’s blessing, but others were skeptical about the declaration’s efficacy and impact on church unity.
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‘Why stay?’ Readers respond to an essay about keeping faith after scandal
Delaney Coyne shared why she stays in a church plagued by the scandal of sexual abuse, eliciting responses from readers who have grappled with similar questions.
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100-Word Faith Stories: (Very) short essays about unexpectedly experiencing God in the world today
These (very) short essays about unexpectedly experiencing God in the world today include stories of perseverance, love and gratitude.
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How Jesuit universities can stay true to their identity
Three Jesuit university leaders reflect on Cardinal Blase J. Cupich’s piece exploring how Jesuit universities can hold true to their mission.
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Tiny faith stories: Finding peace in unlikely places
We asked readers to share stories of surprising moments of faith in no more than 100 words. In these (very) short essays, they explain how they experienced God through these situations.
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Why are some U.S. bishops struggling to connect with Pope Francis?
Our readers respond to Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell’s interview with Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States since 2016.
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Tiny faith stories: ‘May we all get second chances’
In these (very) short essays, readers describe the ways in which they encountered God. The Lord can be present even in people or situations we least expect.
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Should the church expect donations with Mass requests?
In an essay published on America’s website in September, John F. Baldovin, S.J., examined the theological soundness of making a monetary offering for the sake of “having a Mass said” for an individual.
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Our readers respond: Can the Catholic Church Change the world?
In her feature, Cecilia González-Andrieau explores the potential of the Catholic Church. The article elicited numerous responses from our readers.
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Our readers on creating a church that welcomes L.G.B.T. Catholics
In her feature, Eve Tushnet describes a curriculum she is creating to welcome young L.G.B.T. Catholics. The article elicited numerous responses from our readers.