A summary of Pope Francis’s apostolic exhortation on the “Amazon Synod” or the Synod for Bishops of the Pan-Amazonian Region.
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Pope Francis Says It’s Time for a More Amazonian Church, but That Doesn’t Mean Married Priests or Women Deacons
The Holy Father discerned that the Holy Spirit was not calling him to weigh in on the two controversial proposals.
5 Points for Racial Healing in Bishop Seitz’ Letter on Racism
An invitation to honesty and anti-racism in the face of white supremacy in the United States.
What is Truth? Facebook and Twitter Can’t Decide
As the 2020 election looms, social media negotiates its role in deciding what is true.
Cardinal Newman’s Three Reminders
A newly canonized saint speaks to us. Will we be able to hear?
“Unplanned” and a Better Abortion Debate
Want to change people’s minds on abortion? Change how you change their minds.
TJP Reads: Book Recommendations of 2018 and 2019
Books are on the rise – here’s what we’re reading.
Who is responsible for the dead in Gaza and Israel? We are.
The Israel-Hamas war is a tragedy fostered by centuries of anti-Semitism and decades of the forced displacement of millions of Palestinians. Erin Kast reflects on the West’s responsibility in this war and urges Christians to embrace the side of peace.
Left in the Shadows: The Suffering of LGBTQ+ Youth and a Catholic Response
A CDC study shows high rates of mental health issues among teens. A group that is suffering, but too often neglected is LGBTQ+ youth. Chris Williams, SJ, delves into the findings and emphasizes the need for compassion and acknowledgment of their struggles.
“Nos estamos matando entre hermanos” – La crisis en Peru
Nino nos informa sobre las tragedias devastadoras que está atravesando la sociedad peruana. Reflexionando sobre Antígona, nos propone una mejor manera de vivir unos con otros.