Think you’re not a poetry person? Let Elizabeth Acevedo change your mind. Ep. 51

I feel the same way about poetry that I do about prayer: I know
it’s good for the soul; I really respect those who have mastered
the art—and I have a very hard time getting into it. To which
Elizabeth Acevedo, this week’s guest, (wisely) responds: “Maybe you
just haven’t found the right poet.” Liz is a slam poet and author
of the upcoming novel, The Poet X, set for release on March 6. In
the book and in her spoken-word poetry, Liz explores her identity
as a Dominican woman and wrestles with the Catholic faith of her
upbringing. We ask her what it means for Latinos and people of
color to see themselves reflected in literature. In Signs on the
Times, Catholic activists, including priests and sisters, were
arrested on Capitol Hill this week as they voiced their support for
Dreamers. Plus, why has the Catholic Church fought against attempts
to extend the statute of limitations in sexual abuse cases? And why
are the bishops in Texas cutting ties with the state’s largest
pro-life group? Finally, some lighter stories (and great photos)
coming out of Rome: Versace and Vogue go to the Vatican, and a rare
snowstorm blankets the Eternal City. We want to give a huge thank
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