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Bill McCormick, S.J., is a contributing editor at America, chief mission officer at St. John’s College in Belize City, and a research fellow in the Department of Political Science at Saint Louis University in Missouri.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
The J.D. Vance pick is a reminder for Catholic voters: Neither party deserves our uncritical support
At one time, the presence of Catholics on both major-party tickets would have been cause for celebration. But now Mr. Vance and Mr. Biden reflect the political divisions among U.S. Catholics.
Arts & CultureTelevision
The new Netflix adaptation fails to capture what made the original not only beautiful, but also of great interest for Catholics.
Politics & SocietyNews Analysis
Many watching last night’s debate wondered if this was the end for Joe Biden. But I could not help but wonder if this was the end of presidential debates.
FaithFaith and Reason
Pope Francis’ comments are clearly far more nuanced than many initial reactions suggested.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Your enemies are children of God—and that includes the presidential candidate you can’t stand and his supporters.
Arts & CultureBooks
In "All the Kingdoms of the World¸" Kevin Vallier engages with Catholic integralists, but he opens a bigger question: Is there such a thing as a Catholic politics?
FaithFaith and Reason
For those who were hoping for something “new” in this document, perhaps this will be disappointing. And yet this wisdom about dignity is ever ancient, ever new.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Do the divisions of politics occupy our focus more than the unity of Christ’s kingdom? This would be a great tragedy for all those who hear and make their own Christ’s desire that all be one.
Politics & SocietyNews Analysis
As we head into what is sure to be a rancorous general election in the United States, what might we learn from the relationship between the pope and president?
FaithFaith and Reason
Can American society, which is so divided by questions of truth, goodness and justice, look to universities for a new consensus on these terms and practices?