The meeting of the Synod of Bishops on young people is an opportunity for an ongoing conversation between everyday lived experience and church teachings.
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Five ways to safeguard children everywhere
The U.S. bishops’ Dallas Charter to protect minors is working. Its principles should be applied to all Americans who work with children.
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The U.S. needs to remain engaged in Iraq to help religious minorities
U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry argues that as beleaguered religious minorities in Iraq hang on for their very survival, the survival of religious pluralism itself is also at stake.
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Why we still need a synod on youth
A room full of bishops talking about themselves and what they need to do to govern effectively is not the right move at this time.
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Pope Francis, the bishops and the road to real conversion after the McCarrick scandal
Francis made a leadership correction while in Argentina; he can still bring the church to a space of humility and wisdom in response to the sexual abuse crisis.
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Three steps for more civil political debate in the Trump era
Since the 2016 election, many have simply stopped trying to understand those with whom they disagree. But we can discuss politics if we ask fair questions and listen, then listen some more.
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Dear brother bishops: The time for closed doors is over
God’s people deserve to know not just exactly what is being done but who is doing it.
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Don’t blame the sex abuse crisis on queer Catholics
Using an abuse and accountability scandal to scapegoat Catholic queerness is not O.K.
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Catholic Social Teaching goes beyond analyzing poverty. It calls us to action.
The Gospel calls on all of us to get past “analysis paralysis,” where direct action is always put off in favor of more research and discernment.
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Is there another way to address the migration crisis?
The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration is a holistic approach that treats people with kindness and also recognizes economic opportunity.