In a sense, what we have is a three-party House in which the (non-)functional majority lacks a coalition agreement.

Is the circle of our compassion limited by the suffering we see on prime time national television? Because that is the thing—so much of the suffering that football inflicts is hidden from view.

We should not expect pre-Cana to solve the marriage crisis. There are relationship habits that should be taught to our youth long before they contemplate a wedding.

Nation-states have modeled a holistic approach that involves all who were affected by injustice and may contribute to a solution. The church can do the same as a response to the clerical sex abuse crisis.

Voters generally rejected “election denier” candidates this year, but barriers to full voter access remain significant. Catholics still have an important role to play in protecting democracy.

France has long been known as “the eldest daughter of the church.” Argentina is the home of Pope Francis. What’s a Catholic to do?