For those who were hoping for something “new” in this document, perhaps this will be disappointing. And yet this wisdom about dignity is ever ancient, ever new.
Bill McCormick, S.J.
Bill McCormick, S.J., is a writer at La Civiltà Cattolica in Rome and a research fellow in the Department of Political Science at Saint Louis University in Missouri.
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2024 election advice: Pray for your political enemies.
Do the divisions of politics occupy our focus more than the unity of Christ’s kingdom? This would be a great tragedy for all those who hear and make their own Christ’s desire that all be one.
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Pope Francis and President Milei had a public reconciliation. U.S. politicians should learn from them.
As we head into what is sure to be a rancorous general election in the United States, what might we learn from the relationship between the pope and president?
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Truth, justice and DEI: What would John O’Malley say about the university wars?
Can American society, which is so divided by questions of truth, goodness and justice, look to universities for a new consensus on these terms and practices?
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The defeats of DeSantis and Haley raise the question: Has Trump always been ‘inevitable’?
When applied to political leaders, the language of “inevitability” and “invincibility” is profoundly dangerous. It also violates the teaching of the the Gospel that God has given us free will.
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Is politics bad? It depends on your view of human nature.
The headlines suggest that our political systems are incapable of solving big problems. What if we temper our expectations and realize that politics can bring out both the best and worst of humans?
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U.S. Catholics are more liberal. Young priests are more conservative. Can the synod help us overcome our divisions?
Data showing the theological divide between younger and older priests—as well as between younger priests and the laity—could serve as a mandate to heal the scandal of division within our own church.
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How to prepare for next year’s elections? Here are 3 tips to keep you spiritually sane.
Many of us go back and forth between ignoring politics and getting angry about it. You will feel better, and be a better citizen, if you are more disciplined about your attention.
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The synod began amid war and distrust. The first session has ended, but the real work remains.
Amid conflict and mistrust, the goal of the Synod on Synodality—to teach us to “walk together”—is still a work in progress.
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The Dictator’s Playbook: Why Ortega is attacking the Jesuits in Nicaragua
In persecuting the Catholic Church and expelling the Society of Jesus, Daniel Ortega is carrying on this terrible legacy. But will it work?