In a year that is supposedly a test of “small-d” democracy, the voice of the voters seems fainter than ever.
Editorials
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The Editors: Gaza, Ukraine and what makes a ‘just war’
The overriding concern is that the goal of a just war must always be to restore or establish peace.
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The Editors: Vatican document on same-sex blessings does not confuse church teaching—it deepens it
How can the church unite clarity of teaching with pastoral closeness to people in their struggles?
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The economy is the issue—but does anyone have a way to improve it?
While economic dissatisfaction is widespread, it is much harder to say what policies will “fix” the economy—because other than anxiety about continuing inflation, there is little consensus about what precisely is broken.
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The Editors: 3 lessons from the synod to help Catholics navigate the 2024 elections
As voters in the United States approach another presidential election, how can this synodal experience inform the ways that U.S. Catholics engage in political conversation?
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The Editors: Rising antisemitism requires a clear Catholic response
How will the Catholic response to a rise in antisemitism around the world, following the deadliest day for the Jews since the Holocaust, be viewed in 50 years? Will it have been enough?
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The Editors: We must stand against antisemitism and for justice for Palestinians in Gaza
The rule of international law, and even more, a basic commitment to human dignity, both demand something more than the meeting of terror with terror.
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Israel, Palestine and just war: America’s editorials over two decades
Throughout past two decades, America’s editors have repeatedly called on political leaders to envision a future in which Israelis and Palestinians can flourish side by side.
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Pope Francis makes it clear: Climate change must be a priority for all Catholics (especially Americans)
During this coming election cycle, Americans (including Catholics) need to hear far more about the moral duty to protect the environment.
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Catholics cannot see immigrants as political pawns
The United States needs to repent and believe. Until then, there will be no justice for immigrants, neither here nor in their home countries.