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FaithSigns Of the Times
Thomas J. Reese
When someone is undergoing a crisis of faith, they may need to leave their old image of God for a new one.
Defending 'Dreamers.' Immigration advocates demonstrate on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington in this Dec. 30, 2015, file photo. (CNS photo/Shawn Thew/EPA)
Politics & SocietySigns Of the Times
Kevin Clarke
Under current law many so-called Dreamers are technically subject to deportation to home countries.
(Michael O’Loughlin photo)
Politics & SocietySigns Of the Times
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Chicago experienced a level of gun violence unseen in nearly two decades in 2016.
(AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
Politics & SocietySigns Of the Times
Jan-Albert Hootsen
Social unrest swept across Mexico in early January as protests over a hike in gasoline prices escalated into acts of looting, riots and blockades of highways.
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan receives the gavel from House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi on Jan. 3. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
Politics & SocietySigns Of the Times
Robert David Sullivan
The pro-life movement may be one of the biggest beneficiaries as the Republicans take control of both the White House and Congress.
Politics & SocietySigns Of the Times
From AP, CNS, RNS, Staff and other sources

Cardinal Paulo Evaristo Arns, known as the “cardinal of the people” and one of the most active voices against Brazil’s military dictatorship, died in São Paulo on Dec. 14. • Pope Francis celebrated his 80th birthday on Dec. 17 by having breakfast with eight homeless people from different countries at Santa Marta, the Vatican guesthouse where he lives. • Britain’s fertility regulator approved controversial techniques on Dec.