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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.
FaithNews Analysis
Many Catholic bishops and priests are frustrated by the continued coverage of the sex abuse crisis in the media. They believe they have fixed the problem and the church should be able to move on.
FaithLast Take
A Catholic priest should not have a woman in his bedroom at night, but I have become quite dependent on Alexa.
FaithShort Take
He just doesn’t get it when it comes to victims of abuse.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
No matter what you think of people coming into the country illegally, one can hardly blame children brought by their parents.
FaithExplainer
An interview with David Collins, S.J. about persecution and execution of witches.
FaithLast Take
It is time for the laity to speak out and act like true disciples of Christ in spreading the joy of the Gospel.
Religion in Vietnam today looks markedly different than it did 40 years ago.
In All Things
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
More questions and answers about the next pope from Thomas J. Reese, S.J.
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