“The devil always comes in through the pocket, always,” the pope said.
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Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
It’s tax season. What do religious leaders owe to God and Caesar?
Donating to “God” is encouraged through the carrot of an income tax deduction; donating to “Caesar” is tax neutral.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Vatican and U.S. church leaders urge Trump to reconsider environmental rollback
One of the pope’s senior advisers urged Mr. Trump to listen to “dissenting” voices when it comes to the environment.
Posted inFaith, Last Take
Sanctifying the Acela Corridor: My travels with St. Katharine Drexel
“What about you?” It’s the question St. Katharine, homegrown saint of the Northeast’s Acela Corridor, heard from Pope Leo XIII.
Posted inBooks, Faith
Rod Dreher: Common ground is less important than “being faithful” for Christians
An interview with the author of ‘The Benedict Option’
Posted inMagazine, Your Take
Parishes need to prioritize community service more and liturgy less, say America readers
Teenagers and young adults feel more connected to the church when they are rolling up their sleeves and working.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Court rules nature preserve at Catholic shrine is not religious and eligible for taxation
The ruling appears to confirm fears among some faith leaders that courts are reining in the definition of religious practice.
Posted inPodcasts, Politics & Society
Who does the Benedict Option exclude and who does it benefit?
On this episode of the podcast, Matt Malone, S.J., and Kerry Weber are joined by James Martin, S.J., to talk about the Benedict Option, and the duty of Catholics to engage with issues of social justice. The episode begins with a discussion of the homelessness, the war in Syria and ongoing health crises in Haiti, […]
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Chicago’s Cardinal Cupich pledges support for migrants during Telemundo special
The cardinal has frequently been critical of the Trump administration’s stance toward undocumented immigrants and refugees.
Posted inEditorials, Faith
The nuncio reviews Pope Francis’ first four years
The nuncio praised the way Pope Francis has undertaken this responsibility, and noted Francis’ continual emphasis on dialogue, mercy and evangelization.