Alice von Hildebrand was one of the heroes of faith in our time. We should cherish her memory.
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The defense industry will profit from war in Ukraine—with your money
When war erupts, the weapons industry benefits from the fears that motivate politicians to budget more money for the military—and investors to sink more capital into armaments.
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Not many Catholics care about the synod. But I’m not ready to give up on it yet.
Yes, the synod on synodality is off to a sluggish start, especially in the United States. But if we are brutally honest about what is broken in the church, we can still have a successful dialogue.
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We have a moral duty to protect Ukrainian civilians—but that doesn’t mean going to war with Russia
Does the “responsibility to protect” doctrine call for Western action in Ukraine? Perhaps not through military intervention, but certainly in efforts toward recovery, reconstruction and reconciliation.
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The war in Ukraine is exposing America’s crisis of democracy
The United States should not abandon a foreign policy that promotes free self-determination around the globe. But people who have lost faith in democracy at home may be on to something.
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I considered myself a pacifist. Then Russia invaded Ukraine, and I had some questions.
How do you reconcile Jesus’ message of peace with the bloodshed of the war in Ukraine? Catholic anti-violence activists weigh in.
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It’s time for the bishops to speak up again about the threat of nuclear war
In 1982, the U.S. bishops released a pastoral letter calling for the elimination of nuclear weapons. The Ukraine crisis underscores the need for a new statement on the madness of such weapons.
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4 lessons for a post-Roe world from Fannie Lou Hamer: a pro-life, civil rights icon
As the pro-life movement prepares for the possibility of a post-Roe America, there are several lessons it can learn from Hamer’s advocacy and the civil rights movement.
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The dystopian Superbowl ad for the metaverse raises serious metaphysical questions.
Virtual reality is taking off, and it is more than a game: The metaverse promises relief from human pain and longing. But can it become just another addiction?
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3 reasons why diversity has made us a better church
Recognizing and celebrating diversity does not threaten unity in the church. Instead, it strengthens the ability of evangelizers to embrace people on the margins of society.