Voices
John Carr is the founder of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University. He served for more than two decades as the director of the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
The expanded child tax credit kept millions of children out of poverty last year, but it expired amid partisan bickering. Making it permanent would be pro-family, pro-child, pro-life and anti-poverty.
Politics & SocietyFaith and Reason
John Carr explains how, applying the principles of “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” he decided to vote for Biden and against Trump in the 2020 election.
FaithFaith and Reason
Catholic social teaching offers us principles for reflection, criteria for judgment, guidelines for action which can guide our individual, institutional and national choices.
FaithFaith in Focus
What I've learned from more than 50 years in service of the church.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
I hope and believe their answer is no. However, the health and budget proposals before Congress will do just that.
Politics & SocietyWashington Front
This is the most improbable election since an elderly Jesuit from Argentina was elected pope.
Politics & SocietyWashington Front
We need more faithful Catholics running for office and more outreach to Catholic voters.
In All Things
We did not hear much if anything about crucial questions for Catholic voters.
Washington Front
In searching for leadership, I have found it not on the campaign trail but, ironically, one floor away from my office.
Washington Front
There is nothing traditional about this election.