Distinctly Catholic

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

'Hidden Tribes' report shows poor prospects for 'Exhausted Majority'

by Michael Sean Winters

Oct 19, 2018

Distinctly Catholic: New report points to the majority of Americans who resent the dominance of the extremes in U.S. public discussion, but have not figured out how to overcome the reality.

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by Michael Sean Winters

Oct 18, 2018

Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Passing huge tax cuts for the wealthy; Confronting the climate emergency; Controversy surrounding a lecture against abortion; Suppressing poor minorities who vote for Democrats.

Pope Francis greets bishops as they arrive for a session of the Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment at the Vatican Oct. 16. (CNS/Paul Haring)

Adopting political tactics at synod is understandable, but misplaced

by Michael Sean Winters

Oct 17, 2018

Distinctly Catholic: The potential for genuine synodality makes me hope that those who want change, even those who want change I would applaud, will give Pope Francis some wiggle room.

Catholics join other religious organizations and groups near the White House in Washington Sept. 12 urging the administration to allow 75,000 refugees into the country next fiscal year. (CNS/Rhina Guidos)

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by Michael Sean Winters

Oct 16, 2018

Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Limiting public assistance for legal immigrants and limiting refugees; Sen. Warren's heritage; looking for synod rules.

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'Hidden Tribes' report shows poor prospects for 'Exhausted Majority'

Links for 10/18/18

Adopting political tactics at synod is understandable, but misplaced

Links for 10/16/18

Midterm elections will be a referendum on Trump, not Kavanaugh

Wuerl hounded from office for becoming face of abuse crisis

Links for 10/11/18

US bishops must recapture spirit of collegial governance

Lay-led reform raises question: Can Catholic Church be bought?

Let's go a year in America without the elites

Links for 10/4/18

Kavanaugh hearings, reactions are moral reckoning, not 'national disgrace'

Links for 10/2/18

See nothing, judge everyone, act ridiculously

Kavanaugh hearing signals a cultural shift moment

Links for 9/27/18

Conservatives must face John Paul II's legacy in sex abuse crisis

Links for 9/25/18

US bishops won't restore trust with announced plans to stop abuse

Founders' ambivalence on natural equality gave way to white supremacy

Links for 9/20/18

Historian confronts complexities of early America's self-evident truths

Not all church reforms are equal or advisable

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