Celia Wexler

Alexandria

Nonfiction Author, Writer and Editor at Freelance

journalist, author of Out of the News and Catholic Women Confront Their Church: Stories of Hurt and Hope https://t.co/Q7QhRJKZva fd0e65d5

Articles

D.C. Under Trump Is On the Brink. Can Local Philanthropy Help?

2 weeks ago | insidephilanthropy.com | Celia Wexler

The beating heart of the Washington, D.C., economy was the federal government pumping jobs into the city. But this year, without one act of Congress, the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency has killed tens of thousands of jobs — both across the country and particularly in the D.C. region. The damage has been widespread. But the country’s capital is at the epicenter.
Pope Francis Must Be Sainted Before His Legacy Is Undone

1 month ago | usnews.com | Celia Wexler

As church leaders gather for a conclave at the Vatican this week to pick a new pontiff following the death of Pope Francis last month, Catholics who shared Francis’ vision for a more tolerant and global church that prioritizes the values of peace, tolerance and ministering to the poor and outcast must push for Francis to be declared a saint as soon as possible. Francis was imperfect, but also heroic. He believed the church was for everyone and that no sin was beyond forgiveness.
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1 month ago | usnews.com | Celia Wexler

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Five Takeaways on Supporting Black and Brown Media in Trying Times

Feb 26, 2025 | insidephilanthropy.com | Celia Wexler

The 2024 election and its aftermath should prompt philanthropy to rethink its priorities and its impact.
The Pope vs. Trump Is a Battle Between Good and Evil

Feb 20, 2025 | usnews.com | Celia Wexler

I never thought a battle over good and evil would play out in my lifetime between my church and my country – or that it would restore my faith in the church. But thanks to President Donald Trump and Pope Francis, that’s exactly what’s happened.
How Catholic bishops fail their country

Jan 25, 2025 | nydailynews.com | Celia Wexler

Two prelates played prominent roles at the inauguration of President Trump. One seized the opportunity to speak truth to power; the other did not. New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the most prominent Catholic leader in the country, gave the invocation on Monday in the Capitol Rotunda. The Right Rev. Marian Budde, who heads the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, led the inauguration prayer service the next day at the Washington National Cathedral.
Succession Planning Practices to Know | Inside Philanthropy

Jan 7, 2025 | insidephilanthropy.com | Celia Wexler

If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that change can happen suddenly and without warning. Recently, a colleague of mine found himself working full time as a volunteer when he took over the chairmanship of a small, private foundation on the brink of losing its tax-exempt status. During the pandemic, the foundation had faced a trifecta of bad news. Its longtime treasurer died suddenly.
How to talk about Israel without being antisemitic

Mar 5, 2024 | uscatholic.org | Nathaniel Hunter |Celia Wexler

Any journalist writing about the Israel-Hamas conflict should do so with humility. So let me state up front: I am not a Middle East expert, nor am I a theologian or a historian. But I am a cradle Catholic married to a Jewish atheist. His mother, when she was an 11-year-old child living in Hungary, barely escaped the Holocaust. Many of her aunts and uncles did not survive. Today, my husband has cousins living in Israel.
"Not Standard Corporate Philanthropy." Progressive Values Drive the Amalgamated Charitable Foundation

Feb 26, 2024 | insidephilanthropy.com | Celia Wexler

Amalgamated Bank has been around for a century. Meanwhile, the Amalgamated Charitable Foundation, which only got off the ground in 2018, seemed like a natural philanthropic progression for the venerable bank, known for its roots in union activism.
The Pope's Stance on LGBTQ+ Blessings Is Nothing More Than Sleight-of-Hand

Dec 24, 2023 | advocatechannel.com | Celia Wexler

Editor's note: Celia Wexler is a journalist and the author of “Catholic Women Confront Their Church: Stories of Hurt and Hope.” She writes frequently on Catholicism, feminism and politics. The views expressed in this commentary are her own. Read more opinion on CNN. (CNN) — When the Vatican officially announced its approval of the blessing of same-sex couples this week, the media went into overdrive.