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An Ancient Wealth

'Marce Catlett' seeks to reclaim an enduring notion of prosperity through a fictionalized account of real Berry family history—and real American history.

By Eric Miller

December 3, 2025

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The Ghost Sacrament

Today, confession largely figures as something Catholics feel guilty about not doing, if they give it any thought at all. What happened?

By Bernard Prusak

December 3, 2025

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Faith in Fiction

Three superb novels considering religious practice crossed my line of vision this year. I'm delighted to recommend all three.

By Valerie Sayers

December 2, 2025

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The Counterweight: MAGA vs. the World

On the fourth and final episode of 'The Counterweight,' Miguel Diaz, the ninth U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, discusses his experiences as a diplomat and the effects of Trump's 'America First' agenda.

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Shades of Kent State

By sending the National Guard to cities such as Los Angeles and Chicago, Trump is trying to foment conflict, not diffuse it. We've seen this playbook before.

By Paul Baumann

December 2, 2025

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‘We Must Celebrate Well’

This year, whether the fragile peace holds or not, Christmas is coming to Bethlehem.

By Stephanie Saldaña

November 25, 2025

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'A Patriarchal Stalling Tactic'

Is the Vatican shutting down synodal discussion of women deacons?

By Heidi Schlumpf

November 25, 2025

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Exposure Therapy

What could bridge the gap between the culture of elite higher education and red America? One possibility involves extending the logic of the Fulbright program.

By Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins

November 25, 2025

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