As part of our larger coverage of “Fratelli Tutti,” the latest encyclical letter from Pope Francis, America asked a number of theologians and church experts to contribute a brief response, including their perspectives on its potential impact and its particular areas of import.

Francis reminds us that it is always people who suffer from these injustices: the poor, the disabled, women, racial minorities, migrants, refugees, the elderly, prisoners, the unborn, the lonely.

A survey of the evolution of the Catholic vote from the election of JFK in 1960 to the election of Donald Trump.

Reality is messier than than fiction that reduces historical figures like Hillary Clinton to the sum of her most oversimplified virtues and vices.

Our vote is but one expression of this all-encompassing commitment to the common good and the project of building up solidarity.

Some media have suggested that Francis had asked Cardinal Pell to return to Rome, but there is no evidence for this assertion.

As rural America becomes more diverse, it faces many of the problems associated with big cities, writes Nathan Beacom. The urban-rural divide in our politics does not reflect reality.

John Carr explains how, applying the principles of “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” he decided to vote for Biden and against Trump in the 2020 election.

“Christ is all, and is in all.” Even in my nemesis.

Should Catholic priests or members of religious orders be endorsing political candidates? If it is allowed, is it prudent?