Recent Editorial

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  The end of ‘Christian America’?

  Mar 04, 2016

  Political elections are as much about those doing the electing as it is about those eventually elected.

  
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  Highlighting the call of Vatican II

  Mar 04, 2016

  The Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World suggests ways for the Church to be engaged beyond proclaiming the Gospel in word only.

  
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  Archbishop feeling uncomfortable and challenged!

  Mar 04, 2016

  When Pope Francis delivered a strongly worded speech to the Mexican bishops during his recent visit, I felt both uncomfortable and challenged as a bishop in the United States.

  
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  Pope Francis on Zika and Contraception

  Feb 26, 2016

  Pope Francis’ response to a question about using contraception to avoid pregnancy because of concerns over the Zika virus, during a press conference on his return flight from Mexico, stirred some controversy.

  
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  What did Pope Francis actually say about contraception?

  Feb 26, 2016

  Despite a rush of headlines claiming Pope Francis is softening the Church's stance on contraception, a closer look at his recent remarks could suggest otherwise.

  
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  USA stop the nuclear spending spree

  Feb 19, 2016

  Like all presidents in their last year of service, President Barack Obama is trying to shrug off lame-duck feelings by pushing initiatives and programs that will outlast his term.

  
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  Plans submitted for new Vatican laity and justice office

  Feb 19, 2016

  Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals has submitted a final proposal for the creation of two new Vatican “dicasteries” or offices that will deal with laity and justice issues.

  
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  Philippine bishops warn against prevalence of cyberporn

  Feb 19, 2016

  Philippine Catholic bishops have warned against the "pervasive social cancer" that has been on the rise on the Internet, especially with the prevalence of pornographic websites.

  
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  Amid religious freedom concerns, relief over Indiana bill's failure

  Feb 09, 2016

  An Indiana anti-discrimination bill failed in the state senate because it would have proved disastrous for religious freedom, one legal expert has said.

  
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  Don’t Blame Francis for Church’s Divisions

  Feb 05, 2016

  Some conservative Catholics have blamed Pope Francis for sowing division among the members of the Body of Christ.