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Article Pulling the Brake Two recent histories of capitalism show its rapacious, violent appetite. How might Catholics contribute to a politics of repair? By Eugene McCarraher September 28, 2026 History Economy Poverty
Article Christian Radical Over the course of his life, Fr. Richard John Neuhaus surrendered grassroots political organizing for the company of the powerful. By Arvin Alaigh October 1, 2026 Politics Social Justice
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Article Longing for the Crusades Boomer Christianity may be dying, but the prospect of its being replaced by the old Crusader Christianity is dead on arrival. By Paul Baumann October 5, 2026 Religion Politics Culture
Article Prophetic Words Some bishops are speaking out about mass detention and deportation. But will they act again as a group at their November meeting? By Heidi Schlumpf October 8, 2026 Immigration Politics Bishops Donald Trump
Article Foucault at a Hundred Michael Behrent discusses the role of Catholicism in Foucault’s youth and the connection between his religious background and later work. By Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins October 15, 2026 Philosophy History Politics Religion