Can Pope Francis Change the Church? Can Pope Francis Change the Church?
He’s saying the right things. Will the US Conference of Catholic Bishops listen?
Sep 25, 2013 / Frances Kissling
Pope Francis: Sexism With a Human Face? Pope Francis: Sexism With a Human Face?
He seems like a lovely, modest man, but there's no sign he will change the church’s stance on issues that matter to women.
Sep 25, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Is the Pope Getting on Board With the Nuns on the Bus? Is the Pope Getting on Board With the Nuns on the Bus?
In a remarkable interview, Pope Francis calls for a “new balance” on issues such as abortion and LGBT rights. Has he opened the door for a renewed focus on economic justice?
Sep 20, 2013 / John Nichols
Jester and Priest: On Leszek Kolakowski Jester and Priest: On Leszek Kolakowski
How the great Polish philosopher went from being an anticlerical scourge to an apostle of John Paul II.
Sep 4, 2013 / Books & the Arts / John Connelly
Exploiting Egypt’s Rape Culture for Political Gain Exploiting Egypt’s Rape Culture for Political Gain
In Egypt, as well as in the West, outrage over rampant sexual assault has too often been about political agendas rather than concern for the actual victims.
Aug 8, 2013 / Anna Lekas Miller
Jesus the Revolutionary: A Q&A With Reza Aslan Jesus the Revolutionary: A Q&A With Reza Aslan
Crucifixion was the punishment that Rome reserved for the crime of sedition.
Jul 25, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener
Turkish Protests Are About Democracy, Not Religion Turkish Protests Are About Democracy, Not Religion
Western media are characterizing the demonstrations as a clash between Islamism and secularism—but it’s government abuse of power that Turks are protesting.
Jun 5, 2013 / Jay Cassano
Why Christians Like Me Should Listen to Critiques of Evangelical Adoption Why Christians Like Me Should Listen to Critiques of Evangelical Adoption
I’d like to believe my sons’ best life is in my home, and not with their first families. But Christians committed to justice need to remember we are not entitled to other people’s ...
May 17, 2013 / Melanie Springer Mock
Rome’s Cassandra: On George Weigel Rome’s Cassandra: On George Weigel
The neoconservative leading the fight over the legacy of Vatican II in the American Church.
May 15, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Paul Baumann
Pussy Riot Doc Defends Free Speech But Skips the Messy Details Pussy Riot Doc Defends Free Speech But Skips the Messy Details
'A Punk Prayer' distills the group's protest and trial into a parable on Vladimir Putin's free speech crackdown.
May 14, 2013 / StudentNation / Alec Luhn and StudentNation