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Over 100 non-diocesan groups submitted their own synodal "synthesis" reports to the U.S. bishops. These Catholics participated in their own listening sessions for the grassroots consultation ahead of the 2023 Synod of Bishops in Rome.

Utica is unquestionably better off because of the thousands of refugees and their families that have resettled there, and as Susan Hartman's new book makes clear in their own words, so are they.

Eco-kosher and eco-halal devotees are less concerned with strict religious approval than faith-based food justice. These ideas are gaining ground as more religious communities see the concept of food justice — the right to eat fresh, nutritious, affordable, culturally appropriate and locally grown food — as part of their faith's mission

Commentary: In 2019 Pope Francis introduced Vos Estis Lux Mundi, a church law to hold bishops and religious superiors accountable for abuse. But to be the transformative tool that is needed, Vos Estis must be revised.

Those who identify as Christians, especially those of us who are white Christians, have a responsibility rooted in the core of our faith tradition to diagnose and respond to the viruses of racism and gun violence.

A major Catholic campaign is bringing constituents straight to their senators to find the votes needed to pass the $555 billion in energy incentives and emissions-slashing policies included in the now-idle Build Back Better Act.

Michael Sean Winters: The successful effort to organize a union at an Amazon facility was led by the workers themselves. It points the way towards more successful organizing campaigns, including at Catholic institutions.

Caregivers at Our Lady of Peace nursing home have been without a contract that outlines wages and benefits, and with no job security, since Dec. 31. The nursing care residence is a part of Ascension Living's Catholic health system.