The Editors

On the thirtieth anniversary of Joseph Bernardin's lecture on the consistent ethic of life, four contributors reflect on its meaning for today's church.

The differences between Francis and Benedict have been exaggerated, but the exhortation does signal a real contrast of emphasis between the two popes.

We asked some younger Catholics, themselves just setting out in life, to compose responses to the stories in our symposium.

Spoofs, the importance of context, and "wild things."