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Author: cwexler
an award-winning journalist made a transition to a flourishing career as a public-interest lobbyist, and then returned to journalism, I am the author of Out of the News: Former Journalists Discuss a Profession in Crisis and Catholic Women Confront Their Church: Stories of Hurt and Hope
Trump proposal could splinter our churches along partisan lines
In my blogs, I’ve made very clear when I disagree with Pope Francis. But the pope was absolutely right when he… Read more Trump proposal could splinter our churches along partisan lines
“Cafeteria Catholics” Are in Good Company
Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas has called Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine a “cafeteria Catholic.” He called… Read more “Cafeteria Catholics” Are in Good Company
Vatican’s new sex education guidelines sell women short
It may come as a surprise to some that the Vatican now is undertaking sex education. And it turns out… Read more Vatican’s new sex education guidelines sell women short
The Pope of Two Minds Disillusions Us
Time and time again, Pope Francis reveals the clash of two sides of the same man: the Pope of love… Read more The Pope of Two Minds Disillusions Us
Pope Francis Tightens The Reins On “Listless” Nuns
For some time now, I’ve been concerned that while Pope Francis was awfully good at improving the tone of the… Read more Pope Francis Tightens The Reins On “Listless” Nuns
The Pope (Yawn) Names a Woman to Vatican PR Job
I suppose I should be all excited that the Pope has replaced his clerical spokesman, now retiring, with two laypeople.… Read more The Pope (Yawn) Names a Woman to Vatican PR Job
Never Mind The Hatred: Ditch The Guns
Hate prompts someone to murder another. But guns give power to that hate, power and scope. Yes, people can and… Read more Never Mind The Hatred: Ditch The Guns
Does Bill Want Hillary to Lose?
I ask that question not out of partisan animus. I concede that I am a progressive Democrat who supported Bernie… Read more Does Bill Want Hillary to Lose?
Christopher Hale: Mansplaining Catholicism
Earlier this month, I thought Notre Dame was being clueless when it chose this year to honor Vice President Joseph… Read more Christopher Hale: Mansplaining Catholicism
Celia Wexler 