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I’m a pro-life and pro-democracy activist. And I’m worried about America.
Our crisis of democracy is also a crisis of faith. A new group is making the case for politics informed by the Gospel and by Catholic social teaching.
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An anti-racism examen for Jesuit universities
Jesuit colleges and universities can and must embrace anti-racism efforts by drawing from our mission.
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Biden, Benedict and immigration: How U.S. border policy violates Catholic teaching
While some like to talk about Benedict being “conservative” and Francis “liberal,” they both have strongly upheld Catholic teaching on migration.
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The U.S. already has a third party: anti-McCarthy Republicans. And they’re playing chicken with our government.
In a sense, what we have is a three-party House in which the (non-)functional majority lacks a coalition agreement.
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Our ‘thoughts and prayers’ for Damar Hamlin should make us ask: Is it time to stop watching football?
Is the circle of our compassion limited by the suffering we see on prime time national television? Because that is the thing—so much of the suffering that football inflicts is hidden from view.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Why wait until pre-Cana? The church needs to teach relationship skills much earlier
We should not expect pre-Cana to solve the marriage crisis. There are relationship habits that should be taught to our youth long before they contemplate a wedding.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Catholics need a restorative justice approach to the church’s sexual abuse crisis
Nation-states have modeled a holistic approach that involves all who were affected by injustice and may contribute to a solution. The church can do the same as a response to the clerical sex abuse crisis.
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Jan. 6, election lies and doomsday politics: How Catholics can lead in the fight to protect democracy
Voters generally rejected “election denier” candidates this year, but barriers to full voter access remain significant. Catholics still have an important role to play in protecting democracy.
Posted inArts & Culture, Short Take
Argentina vs. France: Whom should Catholics root for in the World Cup final?
France has long been known as “the eldest daughter of the church.” Argentina is the home of Pope Francis. What’s a Catholic to do?