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China’s advice to Cuba: Good luck, but beware of American motives
Late last week, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said that the atrocities being carried out by ISIS in Iraq and Syria are genocide. Dominican Sisters already knew it was genocide
Barry Goldwater's Family is Against Donald Trump
Chiapas photography project: 'People should be able to speak for themselves' Indigenous Mayan photographers to document their lives.
Pope Francis’ Palm Sunday Message: Don’t Abandon Refugees
Albany Catholic Bishop hears non-stop confessions for 24 hours
Pittsburgh, Pa. -- After six years, three U.S. Supreme Court cases and dozens of failed repeal efforts in Congress, the Affordable Care Act remains the law of the land, but opponents are still fighting it. Bishop Zubik lead plaintiff in Obamacare challenge in Supreme Court Oral arguments Wednesday.
Thiruvananthapuram, India -- 'Foot-washing' Ritual: Confusion Prevails Over Pope's Decree
Fr. Drew Christiansen and Ra'fat Aldajani examine Jeffery Goldberg's interview with President Obama in The Atlantic and offer some thoughts: Obama lifts the veil on the establishment and Mideast allies
Mariam Williams writes: Being single empowers women in politics but not in Christianity
Blessed conspiracy: Finding myself in Romero's beatification
National Catholic Sisters Week reaches 5 million across 170 events, organizer says
Start your day inspired with daily scripture reflections. Join NCR's sister publication, Celebration, for Daily Bread, a series of short reflections written by four authors who meet regularly to share the readings.
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Pencil Preaching by Pat Marrin. Every morning Pat Marrin breaks open the Word with a pencil sketch and a short meditation.