Distinctly Catholic

Michael Sean Winters analyzes the worlds of religion and politics and the always fascinating estuary where the two collide.

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by Michael Sean Winters

Jun 19, 2018

Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Pro-life silence on family separation; how women-led union efforts serve the common good; De Niro's Tony attack on Trump.

A road in Lehman Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (Wikimedia Commons/Jakec)

Christians on the left should own populism, make it our own

by Michael Sean Winters

Jun 18, 2018

Distinctly Catholic: If in previous years the Democratic establishment's desire for the milquetoast middle was unsuccessful, in the years ahead it is the height of foolishness.

On immigration and 'faithful citizenship,' US bishops avoid the challenge

by Michael Sean Winters

Jun 15, 2018

Distinctly Catholic: The spring meeting of the U.S. bishops' conference turned out to be livelier than expected: The divisions among the bishops continue to plague their effort, if it can be called an effort, to live up to the moral demands of the moment.

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by Michael Sean Winters

Jun 14, 2018

Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Rep. Sanford pays for criticizing Trump; Trump, Kim and "the best hotels"; Martin to speak at World Meeting of Families

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Links for 6/19/18

Christians on the left should own populism, make it our own

On immigration and 'faithful citizenship,' US bishops avoid the challenge

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US bishops need to be shepherds amid deportations, demonizations

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Democracy's state demands that bishops update 'Faithful Citizenship' document

Ending polarization takes getting into rabbit holes

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Latinos herald a new path forward for Catholic University of America

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Saving the Catholic University of America: The cardinals need to talk

The 9.9 percent worship themselves and their lifestyles

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You may be more elite than you think

Weighing responses to Francis' 'God made you like this' comment

US bishops are complicit in our political train wreck

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Vatican needs new means to adjudicate bishops' roles in sex abuse

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Lies, damned lies, and presidential tweets

Vatican document on economics is a serious, intellectually hefty indictment

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Pope Benedict and Pope Francis: free and faithful in Christ

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