Karen Sue Smith

Karen Sue Smith is a former associate editor of Commonweal, former editor of CHURCH magazine, and former editorial director of America magazine. She retired in 2012.

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Love in Action

Patrick Jordan believed that Christians have a responsibility to shape society. He exercised that responsibility primarily through writing.

By Karen Sue Smith

October 8, 2025

Religion

Obituary

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Where Welcome Waits

By Karen Sue Smith

February 14, 1986

Immigration

U.S. Catholicism

Social Justice

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Powerful Portraits

By Karen Sue Smith

August 9, 1985

art

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An Interview with Bruce Babbitt

By Karen Sue Smith

February 22, 1985

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Economics of Shelter

By Karen Sue Smith

November 2, 1984