While some fundamental principles of the Catholic Church's social teaching are permanent, there are ever-changing social and political conditions that can change how it is applied, said Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin.
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Using the Supreme Court to attack unions; Mick Mulvaney's potshots at Elizabeth Warren; more anti-Francis sentiment
Distinctly Catholic: We Catholics bring our prayers and beliefs to these horrific mass killings, but we bring much more to the effort to keep future such killings from happening.
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: When bishops and the bishops' conference disagree; Democrat Conor Lamb's chances in Pennsylvania; "Year of the Dog" greetings
