In light of the church’s social teaching, what responsibilities remain after the parish map changes?
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In a world where the glamour of evil rules, Catholics must create beauty
If you want justice, work for beauty.
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How the St. Francis Breadline provides food to NYC’s homeless—without judgment
Since 1930, the St. Francis Breadline has stayed open through blackouts, blizzards and rainstorms, serving without judgment everyone who comes.
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In Chicago, a Catholic community organizer is using faith to resist ICE
Joanna Arellano-Gonzalez helped found the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership in 2017. Now the group finds itself in court with the Trump administration.
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In the footsteps of St. Francis: How my travels through Italy brought me closer to a beloved saint
All of life was a pilgrimage for St. Francis of Assisi. It only made sense, 800 years after his death, that I would go on my own pilgrimage in search of him.
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The U.S. bishops are speaking out forcefully on politics—and finally being heard
Prompted by the beginnings of both Leo XIV’s papacy and the second term of Donald J. Trump, the bishops are using their voice in a new way.
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How an F.D.N.Y. chaplain was formed by 9/11
As a young man, Chris Keenan befriended Mychal Judge, O.F.M. He never expected to follow in his footsteps.
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Meet the Catholic schools serving students with special needs
Because Catholic education should be available to all.
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The Ohio art teacher leading the Catholic response to the Haitian immigrant crisis
Casey Rollins is living an extraordinary third act as an internationally known face of American kindness.
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How the Catholic Church has protected elections around the world
Historically, the Catholic Church has both aided authoritarian regimes and contributed to their demise.