“We absolutely welcome the pope’s strong statement on this issue; we welcome the moral clarity and the leadership he is showing.”
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Pope Francis offers prayers for those affected by California wildfires
Pope Francis today assured his “heartfelt solidarity” and “prayers” for all those affected by the wildfire that is causing disasters in California. He mentioned in particular “those who mourn the loss of their loved ones” and those “who fear for the lives of those still missing.” He also sent words of “encouragement” to the civil authorities and […]
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Hundreds of U.S. Catholic leaders challenge President Trump on Iran and North Korea
The president’s threats, according to the statement, “have brought the world to the brink of a nuclear catastrophe and have intensified global insecurity.”
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Jesuit groups call Trump’s border wall a distraction as migrants suffer
Poverty and criminal violence are pushing hundreds of thousands of people northward while escalated deportations are tearing families apart in the United States.
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John Dickerson of CBS News talks Trump, journalism and his Catholic faith
John Dickerson, host of Face the Nation, sits down with America’s editor in chief Matt Malone, S.J.
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Catholic high schools have varied stances on athletes ‘taking a knee’ during the national anthem
Players felt “compelled to raise awareness for the marginalized.”
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North Carolina imam urges Congress to ‘celebrate’ difference
Imam Abdullah Antepli gave the opening prayer in the House of Representatives and delivered a plea for celebrating differences.
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Goodbye Columbus Day? Why Italian-Americans deserve a better holiday
“Celebrating Columbus Day does not honor their story and their struggle and their history; it insults it.”
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Can Thomas Merton help us deal with the crises of our time?
This week’s guest is Andrew Lenoir, a Quaker-raised, New York-based writer, historian and speechwriter. He joins the show to discuss latest for America: ”What would Thomas Merton make of Trump, climate change and Twitter?” Mr. Lenoir’s essay explores the lessons that Thomas Merton’s work can offer in increasingly divided times. “Shortly after the election I […]
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How does Trump’s tax plan line up with Catholic social teaching?
According to Catholic social tradition, paying taxes is part of the way Catholic citizens contribute to the common good.