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Your Favorite Stories of 2023

Before we roll into 2024, we wanted to take a look back at some of your (and our) favorite stories of the year.

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The Pope’s Declaration May Feel Late…But It’s Still Important

In today’s newsletter, Phill Picardi helps us make sense of Pope Francis’s latest announcement—plus, a new bill to save books and a touch of, yes, good news. 

Where the abortion fight is headed

In today’s newsletter, journalist Susan Rinkunas gives us an in-depth preview of what we can expect in the fight for abortion for 2024. Also, Oprah’s weight is once again a national conversation, I stress some small stuff and, of course, a little weekend reading.