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Absent-minded observation falls short when we are confronted with Gerhard Richter’s Birkenau paintings.

Philosophy and poetry that explores the deeply personal nature of belief

Our current system of choosing bishops discounts the laity and local priests in favor of patronage from above. That must change.

Advent is a time to pay attention to what God desires for us.

‘Chisme’ can be a way of speaking publicly for those who feel they lack power or permission.

Democrats can’t rely on changing demographics to guarantee majorities; American immigration history proves there is much more at play than race or ethnicity.

Our climate situation has never been so urgent.

An exhibition at the Whitney Museum immerses visitors in a creative “borderland.”

A collection of Mark Fisher’s final lectures explores his post-punk legacy.

At a time when politics appeals to the worst in us, ‘Fratelli tutti’ is a beautiful meditation on what life together as a human family can be.

During periods of grief and restlessness, we find comfort in the immersive worlds of poetry and fiction.

Looking forward, the Biden administration will not only have to undo Trump’s disastrous foreign policy, but also proactively address the challenge posed by China.

Reading, even when pursued as a distraction, can act as a route to political discovery.