Thomas Reese
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Every effort matters
Being a good neighbor starts with citizenship — engaging in public life to promote justice, peace and environmental care. Loving our neighbor can feel overwhelming, but hope begins with small, concrete acts.
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Vatican defends science amid global pushback
Calling for systemic change, the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy of Sciences says governments must protect scientific independence and make evidence-based decisions, not bow to ideological pressures or conspiracy-driven narratives.
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The Eucharist: Liturgy of unity or division?
The Eucharist is meant to unite, yet the Traditional Latin Mass continues to divide Catholics. Can the Church balance reverence for tradition with commitment to liturgical reform? Unity remains elusive as communities splinter along lines of language, nostalgia, and theological dissent.
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Where will Pope Leo lead the church?
Pope Leo described a church “that builds bridges and encourages dialogue … open to welcoming … those in need of our charity.” He wants “a synodal church … that seeks peace … and is close to those who are suffering.”
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