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‘The faith is Europe,” Hilaire Belloc claimed a century ago, “and Europe is the faith.” To say the same today might provoke laughter or confusion. When we think of Europe, is the first thing that comes to mind Christianity?Now, quick—say the first word that pops into yo

There’s still no consensus about whether child care is a worthy expenditure of women’s time.

In their dignity and in their hard work, the poor can often be our models.

Palestinians are too weak to induce Israel to make peace.

I have long wondered if a “stewardship” response to the environment is sufficient or even if it is correct.

The pope is not blaming the crony capitalists of the third world. He’s blaming us.

It is good for Catholics to cheer on one another’s varied works of charity.

What might it mean for the church to love gay Catholics more deeply?

The United States won the Cold War, but some seem eager to restart it.

Thomas Merton connected with people of different backgrounds, experiences and worldviews.