Politics
Kentucky could become first state without an abortion clinic
Both sides in the abortion fight raging in Kentucky agree on one thing: The stakes are as high as ever in a state that could become the first in the nation without an abortion clinic.
Political pressure...
Parish
I love the Mass, imperfect as it is
Soul Seeing: Cobbled together as the Mass is, in my heart I know that the risen Christ is there among all of us imperfect Catholics and random sinners.
Justice
Bishop Mark Seitz denounces hateful words, militarization of border
The bishop asked for compassion and solidarity with migrants and says the church "must not remain on the sidelines in the fight for justice."
Accountability
Headed to court, Cardinal Pell is no stranger to controversy
As the Australian prelate faces a court appearance July 26 about sex abuse, his history of putting the institutional church first has earned him both strong admiration and strong criticism.
Vatican
Vatican shuts down fountains as Rome deals with drought
Eco Catholic: The effort to conserve water is an example of "putting 'Laudato Si' into action," a Vatican spokesman said.
World
Trump presidency displays similarities to Mideast regimes
I grew up in the Middle East and keenly observed Mideast politics. The U.S. always contrasted with some of the area's unsavory regimes. Yet now, some unsettling parallels have emerged.
People
Opioid addiction, overdoses an epidemic, say public health officials
Thousands of overdoses, disorders and deaths have accompanied this increase, which public health and law enforcement officials have called an epidemic.
Global Sisters Report
A day with space to not rush, but to be present
Global Sisters Report: Our global panel of sisters talk about how Sundays become days of physical and spiritual rejuvenation, of dreaming and visioning.
Spirituality
Who are we to judge?
Spiritual Reflections: Who gets to judge what is weed and what is worthy? Frustrating as it may be, Jesus is not giving us the answers.
Theology
Vatican speaks out against fundamentalism, again
NCR Today: Through the recent article in the Jesuit magazine La Civiltà Cattolica, the Vatican continues to make its case against Christian and Catholic fundamentalism.
Media
Papal connected authors condemn Catholic, fundamentalist ecumenism of hate
Faith and Justice: What motivates American voters is not theology, despite the fact that we are a very religious people. Fear and anger are the great motivators.
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In This Issue
July 14-27, 2017
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