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FaithLast Take
Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator
In Africa, a person of Pope Francis’ moral caliber and spiritual substance holds the coveted designation of “ancestor,” whose role includes everlasting solicitude for the community he or she leaves behind.
Middle-aged Black woman, seen from behind, sits alone in a pew during Catholic Mass (iStock/abalcazar)
FaithLast Take
William I. Orbih
As a Black person who sometimes ministers in predominantly white parishes, I can appreciate how easy it is to feel out of place. It makes all the difference to hear words of welcome.
FaithLast Take
James Martin, S.J.
Some of your favorite books by Christian authors came to be because of the careful and loving assistance of Roger Freet, the editor and literary agent who died on March 18.
A group of Latino parishioners singing at Mass. Photo from the film "The Acolytes of the South Bronx," part of the series "Longing for More: Young Adult Hispanic Catholics." (Sabrina Avilés)
FaithLast Take
Joseph Espaillat
We are called to meet Latino young adults where they are. Our dioceses and parishes need to make a more concerted effort for Latinos with strong catechesis and youth ministry programs.
FaithLast Take
Joseph M. McShane
Martin Marty, a towering figure in the study of American Christianity, died last week. Joe McShane, S.J., one of his former graduate students, remembers him with gratitude.
The closed fence in front of a gated community, with signs reading "Resident entrance" and "Private."  (iStock/HABesen)
Politics & SocietyLast Take
Nathan Schneider
While American society is especially good among wealthy countries at producing poverty, it is especially bad at making the lives of the poor tolerable.