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A Trifecta of Dishonesty
In the words of Billy Joel’s 1979 hit ballad, “Honesty,” “Honesty is such a lonely word; everyone is so untrue.”…
Author Louie Verrecchio
Louie Verrecchio
Catholic News Agency columnist, author and speaker w/ particular focus on applying the hermeneutic of continuity to Vatican Council II.
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The Silence of the Shepherds: The Nation and the Church Gone Astray
In the days following last week’s U.S. presidential election, a staggering amount of analysis has focused on Republican messaging, demographics…
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Celebrating Vatican II in Proper Fashion
In response to the Holy Father’s wishes for this Year of Faith, plans are being made in parishes and dioceses…
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Respect for Islam a Disservice to Peace
Following the September 11, 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S. Embassy in Libya that killed four Americans, including Ambassador Christopher…
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The Prickly Catholic Vote
In the days immediately following Mitt Romney’s selection of Paul Ryan as his running mate, the Catholic blogosphere was all…
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The Homosexualist Movement: Another Threat to Religious Liberty
Please forgive me for waxing apocalyptic, but lately I’ve been thinking an awful lot about the end times prophecy that…
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Cardinal Dolan: Bewildering No More
In light of the now well-publicized Al Smith Dinner, a number of Catholic commentators, me included, were moved to question…
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What Is Social Justice?
According to the Compendium issued by the Holy See in 2004, “the primary and fundamental” core principles of Catholic social…
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Cardinal Dolan’s Endgame
My most recent column, “In Defense of Cardinal Dolan,” generated quite a bit of feedback. Some readers were convinced that…
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In Defense of Cardinal Dolan
Chances are you’ve already caught wind of the firestorm that is brewing around the annual Al Smith Dinner. For those…