Stephen E. Blaire, Author at America Magazine

GOOD SHEPHERDS. Rev. Johnson Lopez, left, and Bishop David J. Malloy visit a home in Illinois damaged by a tornado last April.

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A U.S. bishop reflects on Pope Francis’ challenge to the Mexican bishops.

by Stephen E. Blaire March 10, 2016

I felt both uncomfortable and challenged as a bishop in the United States.

Mexico's bishops attend a meeting with Pope Francis in the cathedral in Mexico City, Feb. 13 (CNS photo/Paul Haring).

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A U.S. bishop reflects on the pope’s words to the Mexican bishops

by Stephen E. Blaire February 23, 2016

I felt both uncomfortable and challenged as a bishop in the United States.