Theologian Anna Rowlands' new book should be taught in seminaries, used in faith formation classes and read by every Catholic who wants to better understand Catholic social teaching, says columnist Michael Sean Winters.
Michael Sean Winters: Voters are getting ready to punish the Democrats for all the wrong reasons, but both parties could use a big dose of Catholic social teaching.
The synodal process benefits from embracing a Catholic worldview rather than ideology. The ability to resist ideology is absolutely necessary if the synodal process is to create a more vibrant and faithful church.
Emilce Cuda's ascendancy in the Vatican underscores the structural changes that Pope Francis seeks. Those who know Cuda say that Francis is looking to her to help him hardwire Catholic social thought in the Vatican and beyond.
Labor advocates were urged to follow the legacy of Msgr. George Higgins, the foremost "labor priest" of the 20th century, during a May 2 forum celebrating the Chicago priest's efforts on behalf of workers.
On April 25, a Texas court stayed the execution of Melissa Lucio that was set for April 27. One of the key Catholic groups advocating for her innocence in the death of her daughter is the Catholic Mobilizing Network.
We say: Network, a Catholic social justice lobby of religious women, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. For five decades, it has tirelessly worked for the common good, and the United States is a better place for it.
Commentary: A drama in Maryland holds significance for the next presidential election cycle, while highlighting the ever-shrinking role of Catholic witness in the public square as it becomes a casualty of the culture wars.
Commentary: Why would young people want and need a new economics? Isn't the market system doing just fine? Not in Pope Francis' view, nor that of the world's young people. And we agree.
