Distinctly Catholic

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

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen July 9 in Washington. (CNS/Tyler Orsburn)

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by Michael Sean Winters

Aug 16, 2018

Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Kavanaugh is slavishly pro-business; ill effects of cozying up to Russia; impressions vs. reality in support for Trump.

Libertarianism, enemy of Catholic social thought, has no place in 'America'

by Michael Sean Winters

Aug 15, 2018

Distinctly Catholic: As I read America's publication of Stephanie Slade's libertarian essay, I realized responding to it would be difficult. One question: Why was this published?

Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Subculture in seminaries; Bishop Barron joins discussion on McCarrick; There is no widespread voter fraud in this country; Football players who kneel

Bishops' hierarchic culture needs accountability, transparency

by Michael Sean Winters

Aug 13, 2018

Distinctly Catholic: An important conversation has begun about how the US bishops should address the problems the McCarrick episode reveals, including an unhealthy hierarchic and clerical culture.

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Libertarianism, enemy of Catholic social thought, has no place in 'America'

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Bishops' hierarchic culture needs accountability, transparency

Most Catholic commentaries on McCarrick either predictable or irresponsible

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Trump's new script makes case for 'collusion'

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With death penalty change, Francis builds on John Paul II's teaching

Cameli shows that 'Amoris Laetitia' revolutionizes through formation

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Many Catholic activists remain indifferent to unions

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Three things that should happen now that McCarrick is no longer a cardinal

Conservatives distort McCarrick scandal to attack Francis

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In defense of 'Humanae Vitae'

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To have a future, Democrats must embrace moral and religious language

Pope Francis reminds us of our call to be missionary disciples

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Spadaro and Figueroa rile the Christian right again in new essay

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Trump's NATO trip is a win for propaganda, not for diplomacy

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