The Trump administration has made clear its principles on immigration; Catholics should answer with a list of ways to reform the system with fairness and humanity.
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With Jerusalem announcement, Trump isn’t ‘recognizing reality.’ He’s making it worse.
The ‘chaos candidate’ is now our pyromaniac president.
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We don’t need to reinvent the wheel for humane migration policy, we need to get it rolling
The good news is that the 193 United Nations member states have unanimously agreed to develop a new Global Compact on Safe, Regular and Orderly Migration, one that incorporates the goals of Pope Francis.
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What does Catholic social teaching tell us about sexual harassment?
Three reasons why sexual harassment violates Catholic social teaching
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Pre-Bethlehem: How the church can do more for expectant parents
The church has pre-Cana programs for marriage, but is it falling short in giving couples spiritual preparation for parenthood?
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In cowboy country, inequality is not a bug. It’s a uniquely American strategy.
The goal is not to make sure everyone is safe and secure. It is to enable a few people to do really, really well.
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Mocking religion is not a requirement for scientific literacy
Julie Payette, Canada’s new governor general, stirred up controversy with a speech to a scientific gathering in which she seemed to pit “divine intervention” against “natural process.”
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Will a Vatican conference on nuclear arms bring a diplomatic breakthrough?
Pope Francis’ condemnation of deterrence is a strong challenge to nuclear strategies of the superpowers, including the United States.
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Stop preaching about your vacation and move on from ‘selfie sermons’
A homily loaded with autobiographical details is not the only way to get the interest of a congregation.
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The fight against human trafficking is not just a numbers game
Working on the frontline to help exploited women requires patience and the sensitivity to move at someone else’s speed.