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Politics & SocietyDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Cardinal Dolan said he looks forward "to asking Almighty God to inspire and guide our new President and to continue to bless our great Nation.”
Politics & SocietyIn All Things
Nick Genovese
The greatest gift parents can offer their children is the space to allow them to become fully themselves.
The most-read article of 2016 was on the remarks by Pope Francis at the popular movements gathering at the Vatican on Nov. 5, only a few days before the American presidential election. (L'Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Besides politics, readers were interested in stories about liturgy, racism, interfaith issues and gender.
Politics & SocietyArt
Leo J. O’Donovan, S.J.
As the historic presidency of Barack Obama comes to an end, our country is reminded that the African-American story continues to be written today.
Politics & SocietySigns Of the Times
Kevin Clarke
Speaking from Baghdad on Dec. 14, Kevin Hartigan, Catholic Relief Services' regional director for the Middle East, Central Asia and Europe told America that his team was bracing for what may be unprecedented numbers of people in flight from the contested city.
Politics & SocietySigns Of the Times
From AP, CNS, RNS, Staff and other sources

Cardinal Paulo Evaristo Arns, known as the “cardinal of the people” and one of the most active voices against Brazil’s military dictatorship, died in São Paulo on Dec. 14. • Pope Francis celebrated his 80th birthday on Dec. 17 by having breakfast with eight homeless people from different countries at Santa Marta, the Vatican guesthouse where he lives. • Britain’s fertility regulator approved controversial techniques on Dec.