Pope Francis said that forming strong communities, even online, requires people who are “animated by feelings of trust” and are pursuing a common objective.
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After initial outrage, claims of racism, clearer details of exchange emerge
WASHINGTON (CNS) — An exchange between Catholic high school students and a Native American tribal leader in Washington Jan. 18 was vilified on social media the following day, but the immediate accusations the students showed racist behavior have been stepped back as more details of the entire situation have emerged. Many say the incident still […]
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What if John the Baptist were a blogger?
And what would millennial Jesus make of the comments section?
Posted inArts & Culture, Poetry
Instagram poets make me ask: What is good poetry?
Often Instagram poets want to tell the lesson in their writing rather than simply show the reader through sights, sounds, smells, touches and tastes of their lives and stories.
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Pope chooses 2019 Communications Day theme: Networks, not division
The theme is a call for “reflection on the current state and nature of relationships on the internet, starting from the idea of community as a network between people in their wholeness,” the Vatican said.
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Why do we create our own enemies?
Our separation from others begins within the human heart.
Posted inOf Many Things, Politics & Society
What makes a journal of opinion?
Why we publish opinions you probably won’t agree with.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
How newsletters can help you find your tribe and escape the chaos
A good newsletter is like a message in a bottle, a voice that cuts through the noise.
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His parents fell for a spiritual guru. In “Dear Franklin Jones,” he wants to find out why.
In “Dear Franklin Jones,” Jonathan Hirsch sets out to answer some questions about his family.
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‘Selfie’ culture leads to alienation, says Pope Francis
While taking selfies can be an occasion to capture treasured memories, it can also be a sign that young men and women are deprived of meaningful human interaction with others, Pope Francis said.