Some 50 people of faith, including the three Catholic bishops of San Diego, have signed up to stand with our immigrant brothers and sisters.
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Trump wants to erase history in parks and museums. Catholics should insist on the truth.
Refusing to acknowledge the shameful parts of United States history prevents real progress and flourishing.
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A rabbi’s take on Leo XIV’s opportune moment to deepen Jewish-Catholic relations
As a rabbi and as the son of a Christian mother, I value interreligious encounters that respect each heritage’s integrity while forging new paths forward.
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Can Ireland keep its tradition of military neutrality in the era of Trump and Putin?
Ireland’s long tradition of military neutrality is being tested by Russia and by the Trump administration’s shaky support for NATO.
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In talks with Putin, Trump can’t ignore nuclear safety and plight of displaced Ukrainians
Freedom of movement for displaced Ukrainians should be part of any negotiations to secure a peace that is at least proximally just and humane.
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St. Francis’ ode to creation at 800
Celebrating St. Francis’ canticle today can trigger a rejuvenation of environmental awareness for the planet’s next 800 years.
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Republicans champion religious freedom—but not for detained migrants
It is difficult to take the White House’s commitment to religious freedom seriously when CBS News reported that the U.S. government holds more than 59,000 people in immigration detention with uncertain access to chaplains and ministers.
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80 years after Hiroshima, the world still lives under threat of nuclear destruction
I’ve traveled to Hiroshima as part of a Catholic peace delegation. Our purpose is to commemorate the victims of the atomic bombings and to express solidarity with the Catholic community after these tragic events.
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The Vatican’s Catholic influencer Jubilee is worth celebrating—and scrutinizing
As hundreds of Catholic content creators descend on Rome for the Jubilee of Digital Missionaries and Catholic Influencers, it’s worth asking: What’s the best way to evangelize online?
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Non-fiction can wait. It’s time to enrich your life with a novel.
Many of my acquaintances have given up “reading about something that didn’t happen.” But fiction has long-term and concrete value, both mentally and socially.