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Thomas J. Reese
Thomas J. Reese, S.J., is a senior analyst for Religion News Service. Previously he was a columnist at The National Catholic Reporter (2015-17) and an associate editor (1978-85) and editor in chief (1998-2005) of America.
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Articles By Thomas J. Reese
The Rev. Tom Reese with his Amazon Echo. Photo by Tom Reese/RNS. 
Faith Last Take
Spending Lent with Alexa
Thomas J. ReeseFebruary 05, 2018
A Catholic priest should not have a woman in his bedroom at night, but I have become quite dependent on Alexa.
Faith Short Take
Pope Francis needs to step up his response to sexual abuse
Thomas J. ReeseJanuary 26, 2018
He just doesn’t get it when it comes to victims of abuse.
Loyola Marymount University student and "Dreamer" Maria Carolina Gomez joins a rally in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program outside the Edward Roybal Federal Building in Los Angeles on Sept. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) (Caption amended by RNS)
Politics & Society Short Take
Baby Jesus was a Dreamer in Egypt
Thomas J. ReeseJanuary 11, 2018
No matter what you think of people coming into the country illegally, one can hardly blame children brought by their parents.
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Faith Explainer
Two Jesuits on the religious history behind witches, magic and Halloween
Thomas J. ReeseOctober 30, 2017
An interview with David Collins, S.J. about persecution and execution of witches.
Faith Last Take
How can the church and laity work together to promote ‘Amoris Laetitia’?
Thomas J. ReeseOctober 23, 2017
It is time for the laity to speak out and act like true disciples of Christ in spreading the joy of the Gospel. 
How Vietnam respects and protects religious freedom has implications beyond its own borders
Thomas J. ReeseFebruary 18, 2016
Religion in Vietnam today looks markedly different than it did 40 years ago.
In All Things
When Should We Look for White Smoke?
Thomas J. ReeseMarch 11, 2013
When should we look for white smoke Until a pope is elected twice a day there will be black smoke around noon and 7 PM White smoke could appear at these times or earlier around 10 30 AM or 4 30 PM if a pope is elected on the first ballot of the morning or afternoon Read Father Reese 39 s full Q
Who's Next?: More questions about the next pope
Thomas J. ReeseFebruary 28, 2013
More questions and answers about the next pope from Thomas J. Reese, S.J.
What Now?: Experts respond to common questions on the papal transition.
Thomas J. ReeseFebruary 20, 2013
What is the precedent for a pope to resign?TR: The number of popes who may have resigned has been estimated as high as 10, but the historical evidence is limited. Most recently, during the Council of Constance in the 15th century, Pope Gregory XII resigned to bring about the end of the Western Schis
Papal Transition: Q&A on Papal Transition, Conclave & Election of New Pope
Thomas J. ReeseJanuary 24, 2013
Q&A on Papal Transition, Conclave & Election of New Pope