The complications of Canadian Catholicism came into sharp relief when Justin Trudeau, a Catholic politician and leader of the popular Liberal Party, became prime minister in October 2015.
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My friend’s diagnosis of cystic fibrosis has powerfully influenced her life—and mine.
In the end, our medical and reproductive choices are not simply private and personal. They do not affect only ourselves.
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How ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ shows us the power of love
When I read A Wrinkle in Time as a child, it was an experience of the senses.
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What Muriel Spark’s novels can teach us about life
‘The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie’ brought an unforgettable, iconic character to the literary stage.
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Did Benedict XVI predict the rise of Trump and fake news?
The dictatorship of relativism and the demise of objective reality
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How Joan of Arc conquered Mark Twain
“Now listen to what an old man tells you. My best book is my Recollections of Joan of Arc.”
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What life is like on the U.S.-Mexico border
Away from the rhetoric in Washington, communities on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border are welcoming the stranger and overcoming physical barriers.
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Martin Luther King Jr. and the dignity of the Black Lives Matter network
To recognize the specific rights of disadvantaged people is to affirm God’s love for all people.
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The remarkable life of the Easter lily and the farmers who make it happen
The Easter lily has its own remarkable story of persistence.
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How one Catholic ministry is helping families deal with the devastating aftermath of suicide
One of the first questions survivors of suicide victims face is what to tell others about their loved one’s death.