Yesterday a two-member Elections Board yes two-member sometimes you can rsquo t make this stuff up ruled that the citizens of the District of Columbia have no right to vote on whether or not to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions Whatever you think of the issue of gay

Welcome to the adventure of America's second century.

A post-Enlightenment future

Much has already been said about the 40th anniversary of Humanae Vitae but this piece is a must-read from one of the giants of moral theology In quot Humanae Vitae 25 years Later quot Richard McCormick S J looked at the quot uneasy silence quot that followed the release of the encylical an

Will disagreements tear apart the Anglican Communion?

Thanks a lot for your wonderful article It strikes me because it rsquo s based on a life journey not an intellectual black or white good or bad demonizing-the ndash other simplistic fight over arguments I remain however puzzled on why so many pro-life committed Christians seem so less enthusias

We will continue the examination of abortion politics this year in the next few days But the results from last night s election were so stunning we need to shine a spotlight on them this morning No not West Virginia It should surprise no one that Clinton with 100 name recognition and a st

What was the legacy of the pope's visit? Six of our writers weighed in.

It is a great privilege to be here with you this evening to be with the many friends and admirers of Cardinal Dulles and to offer these words in deep appreciation and gratitude for all that he has been for us, all that he has shared with us as priest, as theologian and as friend. It would be neglige

A reflection on Cardinal Avery Dulles' McGinley lectures