Marriage. Abortion. Gender identity. Adoption by same-sex couples. What happens if exercising my religious liberty in these areas is perceived as discrimination against another person?

My grief did not unfold neatly or in any predictable way as the “stages of grief” might suggest.

It is important to engage in conversations about complex and even controversial subjects using our faith and intellect.

If you're thinking about leaving, your feelings are valid. But the biggest thing you could do in response to this is go receive the Eucharist.

No, it’s not a schism.

If those Catholics who insist on denying Communion to the president feel vindicated or take delight in the process, it is a clear sign that perhaps they should not receive Communion themselves.