Politics
Re-reading Laudato Si' ahead of the Trump-Francis visit
Eco Catholic: The two world leaders have near-polar-opposite viewpoints on a number of issues. Francis' and Trump's past words offer insight on what a climate conversation might entail.
Accountability
Sydney archbishop on Cardinal Pell: Justice must run its course
Public prosecutors have submitted recommendations to Victoria Police on whether to try Australian Cardinal George Pell on decades-old abuse allegations, but their advice has not been made public.
Vatican
Re-reading Laudato Si' ahead of the Trump-Francis visit
Eco Catholic: The two world leaders have near-polar-opposite viewpoints on a number of issues. Francis' and Trump's past words offer insight on what a climate conversation might entail.
World
Mexican bishops condemn attacks on journalists
Mexican bishops have expressed "support and solidarity" with journalists after attacks on reporters and editors and reinforced Mexico's reputation as a deadly and dangerous country to work in the media.
People
Hoping for more in sustainable energy goals
Eco Catholic: How big should our goals for addressing climate change be, given what we know about how much serious trouble faces the planet? How big can they be, given what we know about human...
Global Sisters Report
Confusion arises over using sisters' land for Irish national maternity hospital
Global Sisters Report: Contention arises over the relocation of Ireland's new national maternity hospital to a site owned by the Religious Sisters of Charity in Dublin.
Spirituality
Do you love me?
Spiritual Reflections: Jesus often called his disciples to believe in him and to trust him, but now he gets to the deep, interpersonal level of loving him for who he is.
Theology
Immigration, religious liberty and synod on agenda for bishops' meeting
Bishops' meeting: The proverbial plate is full of issues for U.S. bishops to tackle at their upcoming spring assembly June 14-15 in Indianapolis.
Media
Hollywood composer writes Mass for his mother
Most sons send their mom a card or flowers for Mother's Day. Film composer Stephen Edwards, a Catholic, wrote his mom a requiem Mass, that was performed at the Vatican.
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In This Issue
May 19-June 1, 2017
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