A version of this story appeared in the Nov 22-Dec 5, 2013 print issue under the headline: Controversial nun speaks on Syria.

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Mother Agnes Mariam on a speaking tour of the U.S. said she wants all foreign parties out of Syria so reconciliation can be negotiated.

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USCCB meeting: St. Petersburg, Fla., Bishop Robert Lynch said the bishops "didn't do a lot to advance the kingdom of God on earth -- at least publicly."

A version of this story appeared in the Dec 6-19, 2013 print issue under the headline: We are at another moment of conversion.

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From Where I Stand: In 1963, three great men with great visions made headlines. After a stirring 50 years, where are we now?

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The bishops on Wednesday said in a statement that "the government is refusing to uphold its obligation to respect the rights of religious believers."

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NCR Today: In the debate about whether or not the bishops spend adequate time talking about justice issues, both sides make legitimate points.

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Italy's Center for Studies on New Religions reported Sunday that around half of the 250 priests it surveyed reported a significant rise in church attendance since Pope Francis' election.

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