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Pope Francis prepares to take a photo with young people at a presynod gathering of youth delegates in Rome March 19. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
FaithShort Take
Katie Prejean McGrady
A room full of bishops talking about themselves and what they need to do to govern effectively is not the right move at this time.
Pope Francis delivers his Christmas greeting to the Roman Curia in Clementine Hall at the Vatican on Dec. 22, 2014. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
FaithShort Take
Jim McDermott
Francis made a leadership correction while in Argentina; he can still bring the church to a space of humility and wisdom in response to the sexual abuse crisis.
President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on Aug. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Daniel Allott
Since the 2016 election, many have simply stopped trying to understand those with whom they disagree. But we can discuss politics if we ask fair questions and listen, then listen some more.
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston is pictured Nov. 15, 2017, at the annual fall general assembly of the USCCB in Baltimore. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)
FaithShort Take
Robert N. Lynch
God’s people deserve to know not just exactly what is being done but who is doing it.
FaithShort Take
Nathan Schneider
Using an abuse and accountability scandal to scapegoat Catholic queerness is not O.K.
FaithShort Take
Mary M. McConnaha
The Gospel calls on all of us to get past “analysis paralysis,” where direct action is always put off in favor of more research and discernment.