We are in the topsy-turvy world: Communists call for free trade while capitalist-country leaders call for more tariffs and trade restrictions.
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All U.S. Catholics are called to oppose mass deportations under Trump. Here’s why.
Bishops must lead by example and facilitate the involvement of Catholics in supporting vulnerable immigrant families.
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Comprehensive, holistic care will keep Medicaid patients healthier
Several states are pioneering a system that rewards long-term wellness rather than a higher volume of health care services.
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What my Catholic son has learned from the Boy Scouts—and what President Trump misses
When I heard President Trump’s address to the Boy Scout Jamboree last night, I was appalled.
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Pastoral work and theology cannot be separated
The distinction between the disciplines of theological work and how these function in our common life is necessary.
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New planetary discoveries renew questions about extraterrestrial life
On June 19, NASA announced that its Kepler space telescope team had identified 219 new planet candidates.
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This killer turned prison chaplain shows what’s wrong with the death penalty
Ronald Phillips is scheduled to die on Wednesday, July 26.
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It is time to get past the snobbery against pastoral theologians
Pastoral theologians are attentive to the actual experience of believers trying to live their Christian lives.
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Senators: Did you come to Washington to take health care from the sick and food from the hungry?
I hope and believe their answer is no. However, the health and budget proposals before Congress will do just that.
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Charlie Gard: a story of disability bias
The focus of the court’s documents is not on Charlie’s imminent death, but on his brain function.