Vatican II marked a turning point, showing that appropriate change did not mean losing one’s identity but, rather, enhancing it or salvaging it from ossification.

A new book proposes the abolition of life sentences. But meaningful criminal justice reform requires greater clarity about the nature and purpose of prison time.

In dealing with bishops who engage in sexual misconduct, the USCCB seems to think that bishops can police themselves, without lay input. We need a better system.