We say: The Catholic Church in the U.S. is for sale. Money provides individuals and groups entrée to the highest levels of church leadership and affords others an inordinately large say in church affairs.
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary:Humanae Vitae and the McCarrick scandal; a missed chance to subpoena Cardinal Dziwisz; Kiribati's present, Miami's future.
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Catholic University's "academic renewal"; bishops and the new "Trail of Tears"; Obama and 2020 Democratic hopefuls.
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: A symposium on Catholic political thought; Republicans wrestle with immigration issue; how the pro-life movement turns off people it should attract
Distinctly Catholic: The book was published by the Independent Institute, a self-described think tank, but, as this book demonstrates, it would be better described as a factory for libertarian propaganda.
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Catholics should not reject environmental concern; anti-Semitism rising in Poland; it's not fake news; Milwaukee laundromat cleans for the homeless
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Democratic Party continues self-destruction; Bishop Tobin calls out NRA; Real reasons American working has declined; Napa Institute's 'strategic partner'
Distinctly Catholic: It is difficult to determine whether to even call attention to nonsense like LifeSiteNews' story on a "new Vatican financial scandal." But someone has to expose this fraud for what it is.
Distinctly Catholic: The partisan divisions in our culture, which are deeper than mere partisanship and extend to geography, socio-economic status and education levels, must not be allowed to overtake the life of the church.
