Though an about-face by the Biden administration brought welcome news to advocates for refugee resettlement, the process raised concerns about the political calculus at work.
Editorials
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The Editors: Is it time for the U.S. to hold a plenary council?
What if we followed the example of the bishops of Germany, Australia, Ireland and elsewhere and called for a regional gathering of Catholics—from all corners of the local church—to discuss the flaws and future of evangelization?
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The Editors: Our long Lent is far from over—but signs of Easter are everywhere
Easter reminds the faithful of our obligation to maintain hope in the darkest of times.
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The Editors: Joe Biden will need support from the U.S. bishops to reform immigration policy
Joe Biden has signed eight executive orders related to immigration in his first two weeks in office. These measures are important first steps, but immigration reform must move beyond executive orders.
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Impeach. Convict. Now.
Donald J. Trump should be impeached, removed and barred from holding any future federal office—immediately.
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After the storming of the Capitol: We need accountability, repentance and a reckoning
The president of the United States today incited a riot in the nation’s capital. What comes next?
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When it’s your turn, get the Covid-19 vaccine. It’s an act of love, charity and solidarity.
We will surely benefit if all our prominent national and local leaders—Catholic bishops and priests among them—are crystal clear about the safety of the vaccines.
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The shameful participation of Catholic leaders in Trump’s attempt to steal the election
Some are claiming the warrant of the Gospel for these assaults on democracy, which undermines the credibility of evangelization.
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Who should get the Covid vaccine first? Our answer must not neglect the poor and marginalized.
As Covid-19 vaccines become available, is crucial that all government agencies work through the ethical conundrums of vaccine distribution beforehand—and be prepared to make hard decisions.
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The McCarrick Report lacked an independent investigator. It shows.
The church has come forth with a substantial public report that admits failure and injustice.