Church & Spirituality
What If a Pope Becomes Comatose?
When I heard that Pope Francis was undergoing surgery requiring general anesthesia, I wondered who would be in charge of the Church while he was incapacitated.
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7 Things Catholics Need to Know about Suicide
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. This renowned theologian has been speaking and writing about suicide for decades.
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Not Your Average Synod
The synod process thus far has lain bare many things that Catholics feel need to be addressed. And we have found our voices.
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The Magnificat: Canticle of Mary
The greatness of the Magnificat is that it embraces the whole sweep of the Incarnate Word—and the whole sweep of Mary’s trust in God.
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Pope Francis So Far
In the past 10 years, Pope Francis has been both celebrated and vilified. But he remains on task for reforming the Catholic Church.
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A Catholic Response to the Mental Health Crisis
Behind the statistics, facts, and figures on our nation's mental health crisis are human beings. How the Church and we respond can save lives and help get people who are suffering the help they need.
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Saint Anthony Is Second to Nobody
Saint Anthony often plays for second with his brother, Saint Francis. But we love them both equally.