10 years after the Iraq invasion, Washington still hasn't learned
Opinion: Despite the body count of the war in Iraq, some of the same politicians in Washington who pushed us into war a decade ago want to do so again.
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A call to repentance on the 10th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq
Opinion: It's been 10 years since President George W. Bush ordered the invasion of Iraq, causing countless deaths and suffering for both Iraqis and Americans.
Jesuit theologian: May Pope Francis expand women's role
Opinion: There is hope that the first Jesuit pope will focus more on the poor and will be more open to women in the church.
Sex, scandal and sadness in the Catholic church
Whether or not Pope Benedict XVI resigned because of a gay-related scandal in the Vatican, there is no doubt that gay sexual scandals among the clergy today are causing the average Catholic, and the average gay man, a great deal of sadness.
The head of the Scottish Catholic church, Cardinal Keith O'Brien, resigned amid allegations he was physically inappropriate with four priests. Msgr. Kevin Wallin is in a Connecticut jail, accused of dealing crystal meth from the rectory, which he allegedly did to pay for his sex and drug addictions.
Election of Pope Francis brings humility, simplicity, maybe even teamwork
Opinion: The election of Pope Francis was an inspired choice who might be able to make some changes at the highest levels of church.
Who paid the bill for Mahony's cardinal hat?
Opinion: The cost was calculated in dollars, trust, respect and faith, but the cost must also include the loss of truth.
The West's contribution to Mali's tragedy
Viewpoint: The war in Mali is not a result of the perfidy of Islamist extremists or another case of a dysfunctional African state.
What's the message on the runway for Baroque fashions?
Viewpoint: Ecclesiastical clothes today are less intelligible and point less clearly to something beyond their colors and gilt than 50 years ago.
Christ-centered investing puts finances, religion on the same path
Viewpoint: Can we turn to Jesus for great investment advice? No reason why not. Here's how.
Israel's settlements outside official border flout international law
Viewpoint: In face of near-universal international condemnation for this latest Israeli provocation, however, the United States rushed to Israel's defense.
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In This Issue
May 10-23, 2013
- Illinois parish's ESL program welcomes all
- A different Mary assumes the stage
- A question few seem to consider when the US wages war afar
- [Print Edition Only] Special Section: Summer Listings
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