As in the sixteenth century, the question is not whether the Catholic Church will survive this age of scandal, but what form the church will survive in
I could detail the reasons for my personal gratitude to the church, but like many at this moment, I am struggling, wondering if the church can meet its obligations
If there is something to seize from this moment, it is the opportunity to envision—with vigor, clarity, and discernment—meaningful and measurable reform
Steven P. Millies new book traces the recent history of the American Catholic vote, with particular emphasis on abortion and an increasingly politicized USCCB
The Catechism’s change on the inadmissibility of the death penalty furthers St. John Paul II’s teachings on recognizing the dignity of every human life
The new religious left in the United States, energized by the Francis pontificate, nevertheless exhibits key differences when it comes to political theology
Changing a clerical culture that prizes secrecy and loyalty over truth and transparency will be tedious and challenging work, but it’s more necessary than ever
The Catholics on the Supreme Court, along with some bishops, neglect church teaching on social justice, collective bargaining, and the dignity of labor
A response to one of liberalism’s critics highlights its accomplishments, arguing that it could redress the plutocratic distortions now crippling our politics
Catholic University is in need of renewal, but the administration’s plan to address the budget crisis will only threaten the school’s national standing
Don't focus on what is missing in the lives of young people who want to get married in the church. See marriage as an opportunity for re-evangelization
As Georgetown’s example shows, Catholic colleges and universities have an opportunity to provide much needed moral leadership to higher education and workers’ rights
