The Editors

For sociologist Christian Smith, religion is likely to remain “a marginalized species in an unfavorable American sociocultural ecosystem.” Is he right?

A Commonweal symposium on the future of traditional religion in America.

Stern warned that philosopher Frédéric Gros fails to address the broader transformation that might be required to render shame useful to begin with.

Readers reflect on a crisis of care and underground faith.

O’Reilly urged listeners to temper their immediate expectations: even if there are encouraging signs, it is too early to tell when and where Pope Leo will push back on Trump, Vance, or the American right.

Robinson received the Laetare Medal at the university’s 180th commencement.