A Reflection for the Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Rachel Lu
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Posted inFaith, News
Albany bishop, accused of sexual abuse, asks to be removed from priesthood
Asking the pope for voluntary laicization is unusual, especially for a bishop and particularly for a cleric who denies abuse allegations against him.
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Concerns about Germany’s support for changing church teaching on homosexuality and women dominate Vatican meetings
After meeting with Pope Francis and other Vatican official, the president of the bishops’ conference said claim that German church is moving toward schism are ‘meant to intimidate us.’
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
What happens when we die?
A Reflection for Saturday of the Thirty-third week in Ordinary Time, by Kevin Jackson
Posted inFaith, The Word
This is not an Advent of vengeance
Nov. 27, 2022, The First Sunday of Advent: We have an opportunity for thoughtful reflection on the past and planning for what is on the horizon.
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The Catholic case for dropping Amazon Prime
A conversation with Kathryn Judge, the author of “Direct: The Rise of the Middleman Economy and the Power of Going to the Source.”
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Dear Bishops: We know the church is struggling. Let the rest of us help you.
Bishops, you carry great burdens. But you need not carry them alone.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Pope Francis gave the U.N. 7 priorities for ending global poverty. Now, Fordham students are evaluating the world’s progress.
Increased rates of malnourishment, greater discrimination against women and widening restrictions on religious freedom have contributed to a higher rate of material and spiritual poverty worldwide.
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On hot dog vendors, crooked taxes and loving the poor
A Reflection for Friday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time, by Jim McDermott, S.J.
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America magazine’s own stained glass: The rich history of the LaFarge Windows
It is not often that you find stained glass on the 11th floor of a mid-century skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan.