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Politics & SocietyArt
Leo J. O’Donovan, S.J.
As the historic presidency of Barack Obama comes to an end, our country is reminded that the African-American story continues to be written today.
Politics & SocietySigns Of the Times
Kevin Clarke
Speaking from Baghdad on Dec. 14, Kevin Hartigan, Catholic Relief Services' regional director for the Middle East, Central Asia and Europe told America that his team was bracing for what may be unprecedented numbers of people in flight from the contested city.
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.

Politics & SocietySigns Of the Times
From AP, CNS, RNS, Staff and other sources
Moving quickly to strengthen the Section for Refugees and Migrants in the new Vatican department for the Promotion of Integral Human Development, Pope Francis has appointed as under secretaries a Canadian Jesuit, Michael Czerny, and an Italian member of the Scalabrini Fathers, Fabio Baggio. The Vati
Politics & SocietyOf Many Things
Matt Malone, S.J.
The March for Life, the annual gathering of pro-life activists, clergy and civic leaders, will take place in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 27.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez
“For Mexicans, [a Trump administration] will mean a constant fear of worsening economic and political conditions.”