By adopting an attitude free of judging others, the pope argues, the world will be a more peaceful place.
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Three years later, how the Chibok girls have become a symbol of resilience
On April 14, 2014, 276 girls were abducted from a boarding school in Nigeria by Boko Haram militants.
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How identity politics is hurting human freedom
Race, class and gender are only the preludes to a personal identity bearing the marks of deliberation, struggle and choice.
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The spiritual lessons of a school shooting on Ash Wednesday
May we repent as we worship at the altar of the gun, even to the point of sacrificing our own children.
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Spending Lent with Alexa
A Catholic priest should not have a woman in his bedroom at night, but I have become quite dependent on Alexa.
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Who are the ‘real’ Catholics? A survey of women prompts challenging questions
The only answers that mattered, some argued, were the ones offered by people who attended Mass weekly or more.
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How your DNA points to the existence and intricacy of God
Your DNA is like a blueprint of your soul, which is another sacred thing that is not like anyone else’s in the world.
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Advice for Super Bowl LII: Don’t mess with Philly phans
Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles are ready to cheer their team on to victory in Sunday’s Super Bowl. They are also ready to boo.
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U.S.C.C.B. anti-racism committee will seek to improve the church’s role in racial relations
Twenty-five years after “Brothers and Sisters to Us,” the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops commissioned a study to discern its implementation and reception. The results of that study painted a disheartening picture of the church’s relationship with the black community.
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Why pro-life feminism is more important now than ever
For over 45 years, Feminists for Life has been committed to ending the practice and legality of abortion and promoting the feminism of Susan B. Anthony.