Article St. Philip Neri’s Eucharistic Joy Philip Neri is just the kind of saint we need: a model of lightness of spirit, divine laughter, and extraordinary ordinariness. By John Rodden May 26, 2023 Saints Religion
How Hospitals Could Be Is single-payer health care really feasible in America? For Texas physician Ricardo Nuila, the answer is an unqualified ‘yes.’ Health Care Spirituality
Article Should Feinstein Step Down? How does the public benefit when its representatives show obvious signs of not being up to the job? By Dominic Preziosi May 25, 2023 Politics Domestic Affairs
Article The Poetry of Reality In a revelatory Gwendolyn Brooks poem, God is actual: so woven into reality that the question of God’s own reality can’t meaningfully occur. By Christian Wiman May 23, 2023 Poetry Spirituality The Last Word Culture
Article In Praise of the Pitch Clock MLB’s new pitch clock highlights the deep patterns and contemplative rhythms of the sport. It has brought baseball back to itself. By Gregory Hillis May 21, 2023 Sports Theology Culture
Article Duke Ellington’s Sacred Swing The music of Duke Ellington weaves together religious sensibilities with the sensibilities of this world. It elevates spirit, mind, and body. By Steve Futterman May 20, 2023 Music Culture Religion
Feature Glimpses of Ukraine As important as features about war and suffering are, they miss much of the essence of Ukraine. By Megan Buskey May 20, 2023 Ukraine art
Article Reading ‘Pacem in Terris’ in 2023 Reading ‘Pacem in Terris’ today, when the U.S. has its second Catholic president, reveals how politically impotent Catholics and the papacy have become since then. By Massimo Faggioli May 20, 2023 Vatican II Bishops War and Peace Religion
Article A Win-Win-Win? We can do better than parish mergers—the parish director model promotes lay leadership and keeps parishes intact in the face of priest shortages. By Jon Metz May 18, 2023 The American Parish Today Priesthood Bishops Religion
Article Sanitizing John Paul II For Poland’s right-wing government, any frank discussion of John Paul II’s role in covering up clergy sex abuse is tantamount to “hybrid warfare.” By Piotr H. Kosicki May 16, 2023 Pope John Paul II International Politics Religion
Article One Heartbreaking Friendship In his perceptive and unforgettable memoir, Hua Hsu reflects on music, Asian American identity, and a beautiful friendship that ends in tragedy. By Burke Nixon May 15, 2023 Books Race Music Culture
Article Running Dry States relying on the shrinking Colorado River need to cut their consumption, and they need to do it soon. By Isabella Simon May 13, 2023 Environment Domestic Affairs
After We’re Gone On this episode, poet and critic Adam Kirsch explains why a growing chorus of thinkers is heralding the end of humanity’s reign on Earth. Technology Environment
Article Mother’s Day Commonweal contributors reflect on mothers and motherhood By The Editors May 11, 2023 Mother Motherhood Mother’s Day Women
Article No War Is Good Nonviolent resistance is not just a plausible strategy to defend Ukraine—it is a path to conversion on both sides of the conflict. By William T. Cavanaugh May 10, 2023 Ukraine War and Peace Religion Pope Francis