It is unfortunate that Mr. Trump chose to politicize the call, which is his wont, but the bishops made a good tactical choice.
Of Many Things
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In Memoriam: Joseph A. O’Hare, S.J.
In Memoriam | Joseph A. O’Hare, S.J. | February 12, 1931—March 29, 2020 | 10th Editor in Chief, 1975 to 1984
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Camus, community and coronavirus: What I’ve learned from self-quarantine
I am writing this column from my bedroom in New York on the seventh day of my self-quarantine. Last month I had the honor to co-lead America Media’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Father James Martin.
Seven years in, Pope Francis has given the church an education in dialogue
What became clear over these past seven years is Francis’ unrelenting commitment to creating opportunities for open and mutual encounters between him and others.
What we owe U.S. veterans who fought in Afghanistan
The war, the horror, the death and devastation have not disrupted my life in any meaningful way.
Is there room for civil dialogue in the comments section?
The last time Father Malone left this column in my care (4/3/17), I made an argument for reading the long form of the Gospel when the Lectionary gives us that option. Today I’m going to make an even more shocking reading recommendation: You should read the comments.
What is the solution to war? Forgiveness
In so many places, at so many times, forgiveness is the only way out. In that sense, nothing is more practical.
We need to protect the least among us: the unborn
As we Jesuits survey our culture, we cannot help but see abortion as part of the massive injustices in our society.
