The election Archbishop Timothy Broglio to lead the conference suggested to Bishop Stowe that “we’re definitely not going to be going in the direction of Pope Francis any more than we have, and that’s unfortunate.”
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What’s the role of Catholic parishes in a changing and polarized world? 3 lessons from a Louisiana church
In the face of a changing climate and polarized politics, the people of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, La., have learned to trust in God’s care and the care of one another.
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Dear Bishops: We know the church is struggling. Let the rest of us help you.
Bishops, you carry great burdens. But you need not carry them alone.
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Advisory council calls on U.S. bishops to provide guidance on gender dysphoria
An advisory body to the U.S. bishops has called for the development of practical and pastoral guidance on gender dysphoria to help laypeople and clergy in their ministries.
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America magazine’s own stained glass: The rich history of the LaFarge Windows
It is not often that you find stained glass on the 11th floor of a mid-century skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan.
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The spiritual beauty of stained glass windows
Most of us agree that stained glass is lovely and can elevate our experience at church. But how often do we consider the men and women who created these uplifting works of art?
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I’ve visited over 100 churches across the globe. Here’s what it’s taught me about my Catholic faith.
There is great comfort in knowing that in each church there were people worshiping the same God, hearing the same Gospel, striving to live out the two greatest commandments.
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I’m a transgender woman. Here’s what I want the Catholic Church to know about my life.
I just know that “I am,” that God made me this way, and that God made me this way for a reason.
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The difference between optimism and hope — and which one Christians should practice
For the Christian, hope is the virtue that lives where optimism claims to abide: trust in the assurance of God’s fidelity and the belief that we can participate in God’s faithful action in the world.
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Why America magazine’s ‘People of God’ documentary has hit home for viewers
In October, America Media released a groundbreaking documentary meant to deepen the ongoing conversation about the Catholic Church in the United States.