“The problem that we have today, not only in society but also in the church, is that we’ve become too polarized,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell, an Irish-born prelate who was bishop of Dallas before taking over a Vatican department on family life earlier this year, told America.
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How one of the most controversial priests of the ’60s sees God today
‘The universe is God’s workplace, and creation is an ongoing project.’
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U.S. Bishops remain optimistic that dialogue with Iranian religious leaders can lead to peace
“We grew to learn about each other…We grew to see each other as human beings.”
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New York state court rules Sheen remains should be transferred to Peoria
The court deferred to the wishes of the family “because petitioner has set forth a justifiable, good, and substantial reason for moving the remains.”
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A new U.S. cardinal says Pope Francis has many more fans than foes
Cardinal-designate Joseph Tobin does not hold back when expressing his admiration for Pope Francis.
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U.S. bishops aren’t as monolithic as many Americans seem to think. Just look to Rome this weekend
Using too broad a brush to paint any group of people is rarely a good idea, including a hierarchy composed of hundreds of individuals.
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South Korean Catholics seek president’s resignation over scandal
At least 10 dioceses have called for Park’s resignation and held Masses praying for the country.
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How Haitian-Americans are finding their voice in politics and the church
Haitian expatriates have long considered themselves a “dissed” diaspora—in both their new country and the old.
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U.S. bishops express concern and cautious optimism about relations with the Trump administration.
Catholic bishops on Tuesday chose for their top leadership posts two prelates from states touching Mexico.
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Live-blogging the U.S. Catholic bishops’ fall meeting
National correspondent Michael O’Loughlin is covering the USCCB gathering for America.