To paraphrase E.J. Dionne’s dictum about the Catholic vote, there is no Catholic bloc in Congress, and yet, the Catholic members of the House and Senate matter a great deal.

Far more Americans think that faith is all about politics than is actually the case. And that misconception is harming the power of faith as an American institution.

Bolstered by extensive research and passionate prose, 'In the Shadow of Freedom' makes a compelling argument for Catholics in particular to pay more heed to reconciliation and healing for the racist history of the United States.

James Earl Jones, who died this week, was a prominent figure on stage and screen. He also possessed a voice—and a presence—that has become iconic in American culture.

We often don’t recognize our influences until much later. It’s the things we’re closest to that we have the most trouble seeing clearly.

Catholic themes abound in J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, and the new season of 'The Rings of Power' stays true to that vision.