Author’s note: This essay uses an offensive racial epithet in citing James Baldwin’s work. I choose to use it to underscore ...

Francis, who will turn 88 on Dec. 17, has not rested one day since his return from the East on Friday, Sept. 13.

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This week on a live recording of “,” Zac and Ashley chat with Bishop Kevin Sweeney of Paterson, N.J., about his spiritual ...

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Despite his best efforts, St. Francis couldn't hide the wounds nor the pain it caused from his fellow brothers.