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Pope Francis has taught us by his example how we can witness with our lives and actions to our faith and moral principles, but still engage respectfully with those who disagree. He's urged us to find a new balance, going beyond the few wedge issues of our politics, so we do not lose the freshness and fragrance of the Gospel.

John I. Jenkins

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John I. Jenkins
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: December 17
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No doubt the [presedential] campaigns have reflected some anxiety, anger, and resentment in the nation at large, and we must try to understand these attitudes in the electorate.
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We have perhaps all said things in unguarded moments that we would not want printed in newspapers.
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But rather than trying to understand and rise above them, as leaders should, the [presedential] campaigns have often simply channeled these negative emotions. This has made the substance and tone of much of the discussion not only unpleasant and uninspiring, but the acrimony and divisiveness are not healthy for our democracy.
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I've seen many dig in their heels and becoming disenchanted with the church because of these kinds of denunciations from coreligionists. We have to find a better way to witness to our faith and our convictions.
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Worst thing about Al Smith dinner : it was another reminder of how far we are from the amity between opposing sides that is needed for effective governance.
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Best thing about Al Smith dinner: Cardinal Dolan got the candidates together for a brief prayer before going out on the stage.
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To the extent that we sow love where there is hate and light where there is darkness, each in his or her own walk in life, we can heal, enlighten, and unify.
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I'm reluctant to draw many conclusions from private correspondence leaked without permission.
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[Pope Francis] has reminded us that the way we live our lives is the most important expression of our Catholic identity.
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