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April 22, 2021

On Earth Day, Pope makes urgent appeal for action

April 22, 2021

Pope Francis calls on world leaders "to act with courage, to act with justice and to always tell the truth to the people, so that people know how to protect themselves from the destruction of the planet, how to protect the planet from the destruction that many times we trigger."

What Anti-Masker Hypocrisy Teaches

April 22, 2021

People who you'd expect to be anti-maskers and anti-vaxxers turn out to be strongly pro-mask and vaccine — because they care for someone vulnerable. It's a teachable moment for them, but only if they see how their experience changes their politics.

Alarming Trends in Major ACN Report on Global Religious Liberty

April 22, 2021

Written by more than 30 experts and running to more than 700 pages all told, the report looks at religious freedom violations in 196 countries – basically every country on earth – and covers trouble spots both on and off journalists’ radar screens.

Cardinal Cassidy: A legacy of diplomacy, dialogue and reconciliation

April 22, 2021

Born in 1924 in Sydney, Edward Cassidy seemed a most unlikely candidate for the priesthood, let alone a member of the elite College of Cardinals. Philippa Hitchen looks back on his life and times, with the help of several prominent Churchmen who - like her - had profound respect and abiding affection for him.