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James Carroll is a columnist for the Boston Globe and the author of 10 novels and six works of nonfiction. His new book is Practicing Catholic, a personal history of American Catholic faith (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2009).

Who do we think we are?

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Let’s not make it a crime to be homeless
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Last week, Pope Francis made some inflammatory remarks about capitalism. Do you think capitalism is consistent with Catholicism?

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Yes! Capitalism is the most just economic system.

Yes, so long as it is regulated and restrained.

Maybe. I really haven't thought about it much.

No. Capitalism and Catholicism really don't mesh.
Let's not take a bite out of the food stamp budget
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Advising Pope Francis on the challenges ahead
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Thinking about drawing from other religions? Here are some tips to get you started
By Heather Grennan Gary| comments
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LGBT Catholics find a new supporter: An openly gay priest
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Bishop Pates urges public discussion of U.S. use of drones
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