St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., has been combined with other local parishes due to declining numbers of priests in the archdiocese. Parishioners responded over the course of a year to how the transition went.
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Slavery and the Catholic Church: It’s time to correct the historical record
The history of the church was nothing close to a steady, if interrupted, march to eliminate slavery.
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The Comfort of Philosophy: Can ancient truths help save modern society?
The philosophy of Boethius and other medieval thinkers is much more relevant to today’s society than we might think.
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The March for Life has always had one message: End Roe v. Wade. What is its mission now?
“The march has always been about an end to Roe, but it’s also about an end to abortion.”
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Pope Benedict XVI, defender of orthodoxy defined by historic resignation, dies at 95
Benedict’s resignation was a “Nixon to China” move, a radical departure from the most orthodox of popes and theologians.
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What the end of Title 42 could mean for mothers stuck on the border with their children
The end of Title 42 could lead to the restoration of asylum on the border. The end of the measure could allow these families to, at long last, find safe haven.
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Our Spiritual Drink: A History of Wine and the Catholic Church
How the Catholic Church—from Jesus to Dom Perignon to modern monks—has helped perfect the art of winemaking
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Former Democratic Congressman: Pro-life politicians should rally around a 15-week abortion ban
Dan Lipinski, one of the last pro-life Democrats to serve in Congress, calls on the pro-life movement to come together on federal legislation that limits abortion and supports pregnant women and their children.
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Exclusive: Pope Francis discusses Ukraine, U.S. bishops and more
Pope Francis sits down with America for an exclusive interview on polarization, racism, Ukraine, Vatican-China relations and church teaching on the ordination of women.
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Hours of Need: One nonprofit’s holistic approach to helping incarcerated women and their families
Since 1992, Hour Children has aimed to prepare women during their sentence for re-entry into society and then provide support after it ends.