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The war on Iran fails to meet the Just War condition of proportionality: The suffering engendered by conflict cannot exceed the suffering meant to be addressed. The Iran campaign is creating real suffering in real time. uscatholic.org/articles/2026…

Global hunger and food scarcity are among the costs of war

When Iranian forces closed the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. and Israeli air strikes, it set in motion a ripple of consequences for the world.

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U.S. Catholic magazine@USCatholicOct 23

October 24 is the feast of St. Anthony Mary Claret, founder of the Congregation of Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. In 1859, Claret received three visions from Jesus, detailing three impending global scourges for the upcoming century. uscatholic.org/articles/2025…

St. Anthony Claret speaks to today’s tumultuous world - U.S. Catholic

St. Anthony Mary Claret’s vision and ministry offer ongoing lessons for today’s violent and tumultuous times.

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U.S. Catholic magazine@USCatholicOct 22

A year after ICE turned away the eucharistic procession bringing the sacrament to detained migrants, disheartening as that occasion was, there is reason to hope. uscatholic.org/articles/2026…

What a Catholic protest against ICE taught me about hope

A year after ICE refused the eucharist to migrants in the Broadview Detention Center, what first felt like failure has blossomed into hope.

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U.S. Catholic magazine@USCatholicOct 22

Science fiction writer and scientist Isaac Asimov once said, “The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.” That observation has become increasingly relevant, including for family life. uscatholic.org/articles/2026…

‘Toy Story 5’ highlights the changing state of play - U.S. Catholic

The latest installment in the Toy Story series illuminates technology’s impact on the lives of children and adults alike.

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U.S. Catholic magazine@USCatholicOct 21

The church encourages us to give our time, talent, and treasure and serve its faithful mission via different avenues. But what if this is simply not feasible? Take our survey here. uscatholic.org/articles/2026…

What do you do if you can't offer your time, talent, and treasure? - U.S. Catholic

Are these expectations for serving the church reasonable, practical, or outdated? Take our survey.

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U.S. Catholic magazine@USCatholicOct 20

For those who want to support cancer patients—especially within a community of faith—the most important thing is to respect our own unique response to the ordeal, to contain your own emotional reactions, and to refrain from making assumptions about cancer. uscatholic.org/articles/2026…

Beyond the cliches about cancer, an insight into community

Jesus’ miracles remind us that human frailty and vulnerability lie at the heart of the Paschal Mystery—and thus of the church itself.

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U.S. Catholic magazine@USCatholicOct 20

Readers share their thoughts on whether there's a place for AI chatbots in Catholic spirituality. Of those who responded, over 60% said they would not feel comfortable telling an AI chatbot something that they wouldn’t tell a priest, pastor, or mentor. uscatholic.org/articles/2026…

Should you heed AI’s spiritual advice? Readers weigh in.

Readers share their thoughts on whether there's a place for AI chatbots in Catholic faith and spirituality.

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U.S. Catholic magazine@USCatholicOct 19

The Catholic Church supports interfaith endeavors. However, when Catholics dialogue only to evangelize, this can make the people with whom we exchange ideas feel uncomfortable, belittled, and judged. uscatholic.org/articles/2026…

Interfaith practice helps us see the many faces of God - U.S. Catholic

In interfaith dialogue, the goal should be reciprocity and exchange, not conversion.

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U.S. Catholic magazine@USCatholicOct 16

We inherit stories through scripture. And we inherit ways of interpreting them. Many of us have inherited a misogynistic interpretation of Eve’s story long before we ever read the Book of Genesis. uscatholic.org/articles/2026…

Eve has something to tell us about how God communicates

A man and a woman both ate from the forbidden tree, yet our culture only carries a strong condemnation of one of them.

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U.S. Catholic magazine@USCatholicOct 15

October 15 marks Teresa of Avila's feast day. Teresa suffered from severe illness throughout her life—which included intense chronic pain, and the emotional and psychological suffering that often accompanies it. uscatholic.org/articles/2025…

What did Teresa of Avila say about suffering?

St. Teresa understood suffering as an opportunity to serve God if it was borne well. But she also believed pleasure is a gift from God.

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U.S. Catholic magazine@USCatholicOct 14

Leaving is something Catholics do regularly. If former Catholics were a denomination, they would be among the largest religious groups in the United States, Western Europe, and Latin America. uscatholic.org/articles/2026…

Can anyone really leave the Catholic Church?

The church’s unwillingness to let go entirely of those baptized Catholic has raised concerns among those looking for a decisive break.

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U.S. Catholic magazine@USCatholicOct 13

Military tactics and technologies have changed considerably since the first centuries of the church, or even the Middle Ages. And the church’s moral teachings have also developed. uscatholic.org/articles/2026…

7 reasons to consider moving on from Just War Theory

Pope Leo has said that just war theory is now outdated. Here are seven reasons to take this claim seriously.

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U.S. Catholic magazine@USCatholicOct 12

Religious support for contraception in the mid-20th century was often less about women’s autonomy than about the Cold War narrrative that American capitalism and religion produced happier, freer human beings than godless communism. uscatholic.org/articles/2026…

How birth control relates to the image of the nuclear family

Changing discourse around contraception highlights how the idealized vision of the family has changed even within recent decades.

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U.S. Catholic magazine@USCatholicOct 9

The parable of the wedding feast in Matthew’s gospel is jarring. Instead of love, community, and family, the parable talks about murder, destruction, and exile. uscatholic.org/articles/2026…

What if God isn’t the king in the parable of the wedding feast? - U.S. Catholic

The story of the wedding banquet in Matthew 22 is supposed to be about God's just and peaceful kingdom.

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U.S. Catholic magazine@USCatholicOct 9

Newman believed that church teaching is the result of both the laity and bishops “breathing together” (conspiratio). Therefore, a primary responsibility of both bishops and popes is to listen carefully to the faithful before teaching doctrine. uscatholic.org/articles/2020…

Listen to laypeople, said John Henry Newman

John Henry Newman played a major part in the Second Vatican Council’s teaching on laity and paved the way in the fight against clericalism.

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U.S. Catholic magazine@USCatholicOct 8

Are the new U.S. detention facilities most like internment sites, immigrant gulags, or concentration camps? A debate such as this is probably not one a healthy democratic society should be having. uscatholic.org/articles/2026…

Mass detention is not a sign of a healthy society

As immigrants in the United States are subjected to human rights violations, how will church leadership respond?

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U.S. Catholic magazine@USCatholicOct 7

Some Marian titles indicate that she is a protector and a defender: Mirror of Justice, Seat of Wisdom, Solace of Migrants, and Comfort of the Afflicted. Marian images also carry specific messages for certain situations and certain people. uscatholic.org/articles/2026…

6 ways home decor can remind us of Mary’s protective love

Mary repeatedly shows up as a loving protector and defender. The tradition of "visio divina" can guide us to turn to her and imitate her.

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U.S. Catholic magazine@USCatholicOct 6

Children’s Bibles often place a heavy emphasis on obedience. According to pastor Meredith Anne Miller, this isn’t helpful for cultivating faith in kids who are still getting to know God. uscatholic.org/articles/2026…

To teach kids the Bible, remember it’s not a rule book

Bible stories should teach kids who God is and what God is like on their own terms, says pastor Meredith Anne Miller.

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U.S. Catholic magazine@USCatholicOct 5

While theologians hold differing views on the spiritual lives of animals, scripture and the witness of the saints point to a belief that they, too, are in relationship with God. uscatholic.org/articles/2026…

Looking for a prayer companion? Consider your pet - U.S. Catholic

Our spiritual community extends beyond humanity. And your creaturely companion could be waiting for you to join them in prayer.

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U.S. Catholic magazine@USCatholicOct 2

800 years after the death of St. Francis, our fractured and hyper-individualistic culture can learn a lot from his spirituality. uscatholic.org/articles/2026…

St. Francis’ vision of community is desperately needed today

800 years after the death of St. Francis, our hyper-individualistic culture can learn a lot from his spirituality.

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