Priorities for Mr. Lula as he becomes president include addressing the food insecurity that affects more than half of the Brazilian population, as well as the restoration of the economy and democratic normalcy after Mr. Bolonaro’s populist rule.
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After its midterm failures, the pro-life movement must change its tactics—or it will die
If nothing changes, we should expect abortion-related referenda in all but the deepest conservative states to produce results similar to what we saw Tuesday night.
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Powerball gave me an early taste of Advent hope (even though I lost)
Anticipation changes the way we look upon the world. It diminishes our sense of burden and heightens our sense of what is possible. Rather than feeling foolish for having bought a lottery ticket, I feel like I came close to greatness.
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Parish clusters, foreign priests and deacons: Facing the realities of a shrinking church
It is inspiring to see how the people are allowing the challenges of their community to function as inspiration rather than reason for complaint.
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Is it possible to fight inflation without putting thousands out of work? Here’s what Catholic social teaching says.
The church’s preferential option for the poor demands that U.S. policymakers dovetail inflation-fighting with credible investments to sustain the unemployed.
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California bishops: Women deserve better than Prop. 1’s extreme expansion of late-term abortion.
Leaders of the California Catholic Conference warn that passage of Proposition 1 in California would open the door to abortion at a level that far surpasses what was allowed under the Roe v. Wade decision.
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This election season, don’t let politics turn your fellow Catholics into your enemies.
Let’s have the arguments. Let’s go vote. And then let’s argue some more. Many of the issues at stake are indeed very important. But let’s do this fully grounded in our Catholic family.
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Baseball and forgiveness: It’s time for me to put my Astros grudge in the trash can
Before I’m a baseball fan, I’m a Christian. And Jesus is pretty clear about forgiveness.
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Take me out to the ballgame: The majesty (and agony) of playoff baseball
Live baseball is more sublime and spiritually satisfying than any other sporting event—even when your team loses.
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Election Day is coming. Here are 8 tips to keep your soul sane.
Pace yourself. Don’t overdose on political news thinking that it will all be over soon.