To save public debate, we must rescue academic philosophy from its self-induced irrelevance.

by Matt Malone, S.J. February 8, 2018

Moral crises are preceded by metaphysical and epistemological confusion. In other words, the cause of the present lies in our past.

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News, Politics & Society

Catholics gather at U.S. Capitol to pray lawmakers will protect the Dreamers

by Kelly Sankowski - Catholic News Service February 8, 2018

A group of priests, religious, young immigrants and their supporters gathered outside of the U.S. Capitol to pray for the Dreamers, whose lives are in limbo, and for the legislators who have the power to change their situation.

Rosa B., 23, a recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, who was brought to the U.S. when she was 4, speaks during a Feb. 3 rally in Los Angeles in support of a permanent legislative solution for immigrants. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, N.J., says religious leaders need to stand with immigrants and help the flock see their dignity. (CNS photo/Monica Almeida, Reuters)

News, Politics & Society

Cardinal Tobin: Christians must recognize humanity of immigrants, refugees

by Rhina Guidos - Catholic News Service February 7, 2018

“We forget where we came from, not just as the early Christian church, but also as a country.”

Image: Composite from Shutterstock/ photo by John W. Miller

Features, Politics & Society

Living in Trump’s America: A West Virginia town looks for a fresh start

by John W. Miller February 6, 2018

Moundsville, while in decline, has never been nearly as bad as the picture of rusting hell Mr. Trump painted in his inauguration address.

Supporters of comprehensive immigration reform, including a path to citizenship for Dreamers, gather near the U.S. Capitol in Washington Dec. 6. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Editorials, Politics & Society

The Editors: Trump is asking the nation to make an impossible choice on immigration

by The Editors February 1, 2018

Mr. Trump’s proposed deal represents an almost complete reversal from previous Republican immigration priorities.

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Faith, Podcasts

How can we keep young people in the church?

by America This Week January 31, 2018

Our Jan. 31st guest is Ellen B. Koneck. She manages aquisitions, sales and marketing at Anselm Academic. Previously, Ms. Koneck was the community and events manager at Commonweal and taught in the Catholic studies department at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn. We are discussing her recent article, “How modern technology helped me teach theology to uninterested […]