Politics & SocietyDispatches
Besides Pope Francis, there was an impressively wide range of topics that got readers’ attention, including reflections on capitalism and philanthropy, and evaluations of the music of U2 and Beyoncé.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
A record low moving rate may be worsening inequality in the United States.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Most Americans say they have changed their behavior to help protect the environment—whether because they are heeding the warnings of Pope Francis in his encyclical “Laudato Si’” or are alarmed by stories of severe weather and rising sea levels. But summer may bring the biggest test of good intentions.
Politics & SocietyOf Many Things
There is a bubble in American politics, but it is not separating Democratic and Republican voters; it is keeping political leaders of both parties from hearing the voices outside Washington.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Both political parties are getting further out of touch from the average voters.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
The expulsion of pro-life candidates may doom the Democrats to minority status.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
The U-turn on environmental policies comes as evidence mounts that climate change has already caused significant damage, from killing large sections of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to causing severe drought in Africa.
FaithDispatches
Father Monan led the Jesuit university for 24 years.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
The American Health Care Act seriously tests many principles of Catholic social teaching.
Politics & SocietySigns Of the Times
The pro-life movement may be one of the biggest beneficiaries as the Republicans take control of both the White House and Congress.