Politics & Society Short Take
Thomas J. ReeseDecember 05, 2019“As a Catholic, I resent your using the word 'hate' in a sentence that addresses me,” she said. “I don’t hate anyone.”
Politics & Society Columns
Thomas J. ReeseSeptember 27, 2019As the crisis of climate change attains more urgency, many more people—especially the young—are coming to protest how humans are treating the planet to the detriment of all the living.
Faith Columns
Thomas J. ReeseSeptember 17, 2019by making these men cardinals, the pope is handing them megaphones.
Faith News
Thomas J. ReeseSeptember 10, 2019After Oct. 15, 53% of the cardinal electors will have been appointed by Francis.
Faith Short Take
Thomas J. ReeseApril 24, 2019Reforming the Vatican Curia has been a goal since the Second Vatican Council, but so far the changes have failed to improve its efficiency or responsiveness. Pope Francis is trying again.
Politics & Society News
Thomas J. ReeseMarch 13, 2019Noted Vatican commentator Thomas Reese reflects on the sixth-year anniversary of Pope Francis' election to the Chair of Peter, and cites the good, the bad, and the merciful aspects of the pontificate.
Faith News
Thomas J. ReeseJanuary 10, 2019(RNS) — “Grossly misleading, irresponsible, inaccurate, and unjust” is how former New York Times religion reporter Peter Steinfels describes last August’s Pennsylvania grand jury report in its sweeping accusation that Catholic bishops refused to protect children from sexual abuse.
Faith News Analysis
Thomas J. ReeseSeptember 14, 2018Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington, D.C., has done the right thing.
Faith News Analysis
Thomas J. ReeseSeptember 10, 2018Many Catholic bishops and priests are frustrated by the continued coverage of the sex abuse crisis in the media. They believe they have fixed the problem and the church should be able to move on.
Faith Last Take
Thomas J. ReeseFebruary 05, 2018A Catholic priest should not have a woman in his bedroom at night, but I have become quite dependent on Alexa.