Article Much Obliged Too often during the pandemic, the Church encouraged us to resent the inconveniences of social distancing instead of supporting us in bearing this cross together. By Mollie Wilson O’Reilly August 31, 2021 Coronavirus U.S. Catholicism
Article Infrastructure as an Ideal The $550 billion infrastructure bill is welcome, but a new outlook is needed as well. By Matthew J. Gaudet August 31, 2021 Domestic Affairs Joe Biden
Article A Reparative Vision A real commitment to equal consideration demands preferential treatment for those whose basic rights are most imperiled. By Kristin Heyer August 30, 2021 Social Justice Nonfiction
Article Troubled Waters Reefs are sacred spaces where scientific certainty gives way to mystery and awe. But climate change has made their extinction a very real possibility. By Bryan P. Galligan, SJ August 29, 2021 Environment Climate Change Nonfiction
Article Breaking the Spell Focusing exclusively on the Church’s putative usefulness in the here and now often causes us to lose sight of other realities. By Paul Baumann August 27, 2021 U.S. Catholicism Pope Francis Media
Article We’ve Come a Long Way An archival article on the challenges of clericalism a century ago reminds us why we shouldn’t glorify the pre–Vatican II Church. By John W. Farrell August 25, 2021 Vatican II U.S. Catholicism Web Exclusive
Feature Diverted Waters The U.S.-built border wall separates Mexicali and the Imperial Valley agricultural region. By Alexander Heilner August 24, 2021 Closing Shot Arts Climate Change
Article Letters | The bishops & pro-choice politicians Kenneth Woodward and the editors debate the issue of bishops and pro-choice politicians. By The Editors August 24, 2021 Letters
Article Two Poems by W. S. Di Piero “I sang to myself, by myself, / in kitchen, garden, bed and car, / and begged the household gods to preserve /this being, this you I have in me.” By W. S. Di Piero August 24, 2021 Poetry
Article Two Poems by Donald Revell “The afterlife is an austere beast, / Fabulous but austere.” By Donald Revell August 24, 2021 Poetry