Hallacas are unique among the other tamales popular in Latin America.
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Exploring the pervasive appeal of Guadalupe
This week’s guest is Nichole M. Flores, an assistant professor of religious studies at the University of Virginia and a contributing writer for America. In celebration of this week’s feast, we spoke to Dr. Flores about her recent article: “Guadalupe’s Legacy: How a 486-year-old vision of Mary in Mexico continues to influence the church.” Dr. […]
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The Editors: The decline of data under Trump is hurting Puerto Rico
Future historians may have no idea how many people perished in one of the worst storms in U.S. history.
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Pope Francis: Guadalupe feast shows Mary’s closeness to those on margins
In his homily, Pope Francis reflected on the reading from St. Luke’s Gospel, in which the angel appears to Mary, informing her that she is with child.
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‘Sometimes we feel like outsiders … that we aren’t welcome.’ What Hispanic Catholics experience in new parishes
OMAHA, Neb. (CNS) — Sometimes it’s hard to feel welcome, especially when moving to a new community — or in the case of many Hispanics, a new Catholic community. Language barriers, fears of being discovered in the country without legal permission and other concerns can keep families and individuals from getting involved in a parish […]
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Mother of three Dreamers holds fast on Hill for passage of DREAM Act
Alvarez, a parishioner of Incarnation Sagrado Corazon in Minneapolis, traveled to Washington with a group of leaders from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis to speak with congressional leaders, then stayed behind to carry out the fast.
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Guadalupe’s Legacy: How a 486-year-old vision of Mary in Mexico continues to influence the church
My grandmother embodied a distinctly Guadalupan presence: prayerful, patient, joyful and strong. Whether nurturing a child, a friendship or a garden, she knew how to help things grow.
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The failure of the Dream Act would be a moral crisis—and a call to action
Catholic leaders have been vocal in their support for the Dream Act. The question is whether strongly worded statements from the U.S. bishops and others will be enough to shake Congress into action.
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U.S. & Mexican Catholic bishops meet to renew their ‘Alta-Baja’ friendship
“Alta,” which means “higher” in Spanish, and “Baja” California, or “lower,” were once one territory. In the 19th century, the vast area was governed first by Spain and then by Mexico.
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California declared itself a ‘sanctuary state’—but could that lead to more ICE raids?
Acting Director of ICE Thomas Homan has threatened that the state will face more ICE community activity as a result of its new sanctuary law.