Masked police undermine trust and amplify fear. They do not fit a democratic society.
Short Take
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A Catholic bishop and a Jewish candidate for NYC mayor go to immigration court
The direct action of San Diego Bishop Michael Pham is likely to leave a stronger impression in the minds of the public—and of the immigrants who are circling in and out of court—than any written statement.
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Israel, Iran and the deadly results of abandoning international laws
In judging the morality of an act of war, an easy ask is always: “Was the belligerent party left with no other recourse?” That does not appear to be true in this case.
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I fought in Afghanistan. Watching Trump’s Army parade, I didn’t feel proud.
My primary problem with the parade wasn’t just that it broke a norm. My problem is that it reminded me how easily we tell ourselves comforting stories instead of asking hard questions.
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A survivor of Nazi-occupied France asks: Who will protect Trump’s migrant targets?
My Jewish family was sheltered in a Christian village in Nazi-occupied France. Now I am a naturalized American citizen, but can I count on similar courage and good will from my neighbors?
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The L.A. immigration raids: This is what it feels like to be occupied by a foreign army.
No one I knew in Los Angeles was afraid to go downtown. That is, they were unafraid until President Donald Trump called in the National Guard and then the Marines.
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An early test for Pope Leo: Addressing the intersection of sexual and spiritual abuse
In my work as both a catechist and mental health professional, I have seen the impact of spiritual abuse firsthand.
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Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ betrays the poor. The church must oppose it.
The church and the bishops of the United States should lead the way in speaking against this bill and calling on Catholics to work for its defeat, writes Archbishop John C. Wester of Sante Fe.
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I use Medicaid every day. I fear my lifeline is about to be cut.
Medicaid programs allow more children to attend school and climb out of poverty, and they allow some 4.5 million people to live in their own homes rather than in institutions.
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American Catholics can’t look away from violence and death in Gaza
In processing the extent of the suffering, it is helpful to recall the foundational principle of our Catholic social teaching—that everyone possesses inherent dignity and the God-given right not just to survive, but to live well.