Diego Fares, S.J., who died of cancer last week in Rome at age 66, was arguably the greatest interpreter of the thought and way of proceeding of Pope Francis.
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Remembering Father Michael Himes, a brilliant scholar and an exuberant, smiling priest
The Rev. Michael J. Himes was a theologian who taught with energy, order, concreteness, wit—and exuberance.
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Remembering Rosemary Radford Ruether, a feminist theologian who challenged what it means to be a ‘good Catholic’
Rosemary Radford Ruether, who died on May 21, deliberately lived both within the Catholic tradition and on its margins.
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Deirdre McQuade, bishops’ spokesperson for pro-life issues, dies of cancer at 53
Longtime pro-life advocate Deirdre McQuade died April 21 after a bout with metastatic breast cancer. She was 53.
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Funeral Mass homily for Father Drew Christiansen: a Jesuit who knew nothing is impossible with God
This Funeral Mass homily was delivered by James Martin, S.J., at Holy Trinity Church in Washington, D.C., on April 20, 2022.
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R.I.P. Drew Christiansen, S.J., superb scholar, wise boss, kind friend
Drew Christiansen, S.J., who died today at the Jesuit community in Georgetown University, where he lived, was a soft-spoken scholar who took on one of the most difficult jobs ever faced by an American Jesuit.
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‘America’ mourns the death of editor Drew Christiansen, S.J.
America mourns the loss of Drew Christiansen, S.J., a noted scholar and former editor in chief of the magazine.
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Catholic philosopher Alice von Hildebrand didn’t need to proselytize to bring her students to God
Alice von Hildebrand was one of the heroes of faith in our time. We should cherish her memory.
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Paul Farmer was my friend. He should be made a saint—and a doctor of the church.
Dr. Paul Farmer was world-renowned for his medical achievements, but he also had a profound impact on friends and colleagues who saw him as a person of great holiness.
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Remembering Thich Nhat Hanh, the Buddhist monk who Thomas Merton called a brother
Thich Nhat Hanh, who died on Jan. 21, had a profound influence on Thomas Merton, who said, “I have far more in common with Nhat Hanh than I have with many Americans, and I do not hesitate to say it.”