Article Closer Encounters A conference in Rome brings clarity to one of Pope Francis’s more elusive conceptsBy Paul ElieJuly 20, 2022 Pope Francis Fratelli tutti Synodality
Article How Francis Talks About the Liturgy Pope Francis’ latest apostolic letter, ‘Desiderio desideravi,’ reflects his understanding of Vatican II and its legacy.By Massimo FaggioliJuly 18, 2022 Pope Francis Vatican II
Article War, Drought, Flood Political challenges and the worsening effects of climate change have contributed to a cycle of displacement, hunger, and violence in South Sudan.By Bryan P. Galligan, SJJuly 11, 2022 foerign affairs Pope Francis Climate Change
Article Has Francis ‘insulted’ American Catholics? If Thomas Weinandy’s screed is the product of a traditional Catholic faith, who would want any part of it?By Paul BaumannJune 28, 2022 Pope Francis U.S. Catholicism Bishops
Feature Closeness & the Common Journey Synodality is an expression of the Church’s responsiveness to Christ.By Bishop Daniel E. Flores, STDJune 20, 2022 Synodality U.S. Catholicism Theology Pope Francis
Article Ministry & Governance By recognizing the priority of baptism over the power of orders in matters of governance, Francis raises questions about community and clergy.By Paul LakelandMay 6, 2022 Pope Francis Clericalism U.S. Catholicism
PoliticsDouble Standards African nations face what appears to be a double standard, which has made them skeptical of the promise of real international criminal justice.By Fernando C. SaldivarJuly 28, 2022
Religion‘Natural Enemies’ No More John T. McGreevy on the history of the papacy’s relationship with democracy.By John T. McGreevyJuly 24, 2022
CultureMy Mother’s Honeymoon “The country of my parents’ romance was located in the territory whose borders were Rome to the East and Hollywood to the West.”By Mary GordonJuly 26, 2022
BooksStrict Account Bernardine Evaristo’s ‘Manifesto’ offers a clear, spirited account of the author’s experience as a biracial woman in the publishing world. By Valerie SayersJuly 23, 2022
CollectionsFaith & the LGBTQ Community Commonweal writers explore the intersection of faith, politics, aesthetics, and the LGBTQ community.By The EditorsJune 21, 2022
