Panelists discussed how the criminal legal system disproportionately harms Black women, and proposed looking for alternatives to incarceration that balance accountability with forgiveness and dignity.
Christians concerned with religious freedom violations resulting from the Turkish military offensive on northeastern Syria are urging U.S. President Donald Trump to "reconsider and reverse" his Oct. 6 decision to move American troops out of the way of a Turkish incursion.
Distinctly Catholic: The dangers the rise of nationalistic populism poses are real. Over 4,000 soldiers gave their lives on D-Day to combat the evil that emerged the last time nationalistic populism came to power in Europe.
One could argue there is strong evidence to begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. But the question has to be asked: To what end? What would be accomplished?
Daily Lenten Reflections: It is significant this year that the month containing the first four liturgical readings for Lent begins with the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Scripture passages for that weekend set the theme for the other four.
From Where I Stand: Every day, we find ourselves in a new political quandary that threatens us, unsettles us, divides us rather than unifies us. And worse, the split emanates from the top down.
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.