Article Francis & the ‘Elitist’ German Synod Pope Francis recently critiqued academic theologians involved in the German Synodal Path. His comments largely miss the mark. By Massimo Faggioli February 22, 2023 Synodality Bishops Pope Francis Theology
Article When Literature Stood on Its Own "I loved Steinbeck's letters so much I want others to know about them too, for they recall an era when literature stood on its own." By Jo McGowan February 21, 2023 Letters History
Article Donald Trump's New York Maggie Haberman's book shows how Donald Trump’s New York experience set the context for his odd and sometimes dangerous presidential style. By Paul Moses February 20, 2023 Donald Trump Nonfiction
Article Remapping Jerusalem Journalist Matthew Teller’s myth-busting exploration of Jerusalem shines a welcome light on the staggering diversity of the city today. By Tom Verde February 19, 2023 Religion Books Jewish-Christian Relations
Article Continuing Not to Die Emmanuel Carrère's memoir suggests that you don’t see others clearly by forgetting yourself. You see others clearly by seeing yourself clearly. By Anthony Domestico February 17, 2023 Nonfiction Death and Dying
Feature First Contact What would we have to fear—or learn—from an encounter with extraterrestrials? By Santiago Ramos February 14, 2023
Feature The Legacy of Albert Schweitzer Can a racist also be a virtuous and great man? The case of Albert Schweitzer forces us to confront the question. By Xan Smiley February 14, 2023 Race Health Care Culture Politics
Article Religious Seekers, or Cultural Thieves? A new book on religious appropriation provokes the question: how to distinguish spiritual seeking from cultural theft? By Kate Lucky February 13, 2023 Books Religion Culture
Feature ‘The Whole Country is a Grave’ In Mexico 'los desaparecidos' are sought by family and community members, who risk their lives to find their missing loved ones. By Joseph Sorrentino February 10, 2023 Latin America Death and Dying
Article Alone in the City Edward Hopper’s paintings created a New York that conformed to the contours of his own life. His lonely characters strike a familiar chord for any city dweller. By Robert Rubsam February 9, 2023 art Domestic Affairs
