A law applied selectively would probably best not be applied at all. A good prosecutor would already understand that.
Editorials
Posted inEditorials, Faith
The nuncio reviews Pope Francis’ first four years
The nuncio praised the way Pope Francis has undertaken this responsibility, and noted Francis’ continual emphasis on dialogue, mercy and evangelization.
Posted inEditorials, Faith
Criticisms of the Vatican’s sexual abuse commission need to be taken seriously, not written off as clichés
That the lone survivor of abuse active on the papal commission has resigned is tragic.
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
What’s the Jesuit approach to protesting controversial speakers?
What is needed is a case for civility and engagement across the lines of ideology, race and class—grounded not just in freedom or tolerance but charity.
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
Why are private prisons thriving under Trump?
How many deaths will it take to end for-profit prisons?
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
Pro-life views are not ‘extremism’ and shouldn’t disqualify Gorsuch
Preserving an absolute right to abortion does not justify pre-emptive opposition to a Supreme Court nominee.
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
Catholics need to take a stand against anti-Semitism
Any instance of anti-Semitism is “a blasphemy against God’s chosen people.”
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
Trump cites common good, but will he seek common ground?
Democrats should be focused on opportunities for genuine, bipartisan cooperation with the Trump administration.
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La Civiltà Cattolica: 4,000 and counting
America magazine will turn 108 years old this April, but that is nothing compared to our sister publication La Civiltà Cattolica.
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
What hopes are there for U.S. electoral reform if Canada has given up?
Our northern neighbor is not having any more success at electoral reform.