Public square

Under Leo XIV, the Church’s public voice rings with new strength

[U.S. bishops speak out powerfully on immigration; Pope Leo XIV meets with cinema world representatives]

Nov 21 •

How the White House is a sacred building…

[…and Trump’s East Wing destruction is a species of sacrilege: LONGREAD]

Nov 4 •

Enigmas never age

[on Trump, Epstein, and circumstantial evidence]

Sep 9 •

For Labor Day: Catholic social teaching, labor, and movies

[excerpt from my entry in the Encyclopedia of Catholic Social Thought, Social Science, and Social Policy]

Sep 1 •

On America’s gun problem

[some first principles]

Aug 28 •

The narrow gate and immigration

[Homily for the 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, 2025 – Year C, 2025]

Aug 24 •

RFK Jr.: anti-health, anti-human

[LONGREAD: a guest rant by Suzanne, RN]

Jun 29 •

Catholic bishops should refuse to share a table with antisemitism

[vile antisemitic 9/11 conspiracy theory boosted by member of Religious Liberty Commission with Catholic bishops as members]

Jun 26 •

A test of humanity: A short lesson from a minor Trumpian outrage du jour

[the president and the pope]

May 3 •

Measles: Five fast facts

Yesterday the US measles outbreak claimed its second US victim this year, an unvaccinated adult in New Mexico.

Mar 7 •

Immigration, deportation, and Catholic principles: 21 points

[LONGREAD: toward an argument against mass deportation]

Feb 21 •

Decision 2024: Final thoughts about not voting for Donald Trump

[a closing argument]

Nov 4, 2024 •

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