Distinctly Catholic

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

When picking new US bishops, Francis shouldn't hesitate to ruffle feathers

by Michael Sean Winters

Jul 22, 2019

Distinctly Catholic: New bishop appointments could shift the U.S. bishops' conference in a new direction. Let's look at which appointments are the most important and why, and discuss the kinds of choices the pope faces.

New citizens stand during the Pledge of Allegiance in July 2018 at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization ceremony in the Manhattan section of New York City. (CNS/Reuters/Shannon Stapleton)

Trump may make America great again after all -- when we show how out of step he is

by Michael Sean Winters

Jul 19, 2019

Distinctly Catholic: The House resolution condemning Trump's racism is a civics lesson that teaches us why America is great. The Democrats must communicate this positive vision to the electorate.

Links for 7/18/19

by Michael Sean Winters

Jul 18, 2019

Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Accompanying an Holocaust survivor; Pete Buttigieg underwhelms; Puerto Rico needs more debt support; Elizabeth Warren is a "dangerous" Democrat.

EWTN's voice is powerful, partisan and problematic

by Michael Sean Winters

Jul 17, 2019

Distinctly Catholic: Despite their insistence that they are loyal to the magisterium, EWTN has always been highly selective in presenting church teaching. They distort some teachings and ignore others.

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When picking new US bishops, Francis shouldn't hesitate to ruffle feathers

Trump may make America great again after all -- when we show how out of step he is

Links for 7/18/19

EWTN's voice is powerful, partisan and problematic

Links for 7/16/19

To overtake Senate, Democrats should focus on kitchen table issues

Newly elected, very blue Democrats put the party at risk

Links for 7/11/19

Francis' theological vision includes dialogue, humility

Links for 7/9/19

Kamala Harris has big problems in her way to the nomination

This Fourth, may American optimism and Christian hope prevail

Links for 7/2/2019

Supreme Court rulings carry lessons for the left

The Democratic debates: Who's up, down and treading water

Links for 6/27/19

First 2020 election debates: What to watch for as 20 Democrats take to the stage

Links for 6/25/19

The left's fetish for a pristine past is misguided

To defend immigrants, it's time for US bishops to break the law

Links for 6/20/19

Accompany or argue: Pope contrasts with Bishop Barron on evangelization

Links for 6/18/19

For Trump, it's all about posture, not policy

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