Why Pope Leo Gets Under Trump’s Skin Why Pope Leo Gets Under Trump’s Skin
The Catholic Church’s power is on the wane—but it now has a pope who is to the left of many US institutions and enrages the president by expressing his convictions.
May 8, 2026 / Rose D’Amora
The Gospel of Hegseth The Gospel of Hegseth
Movie scripts as scripture. Pete Hegseth was caught quoting a scene from a Quentin Tarantino film and presenting it as a passage from the Bible. I asked some readers to help with w...
May 6, 2026 / OppArt / Steve Brodner
Donald Trump, Televangelist in Chief Donald Trump, Televangelist in Chief
As the president seeks to mend fences with his evangelical base, it’s crucial to understand how he enlisted its support in the first place.
Apr 21, 2026 / Matthew Avery Sutton
A Come-to-Jesus Moment A Come-to-Jesus Moment
Iran isn’t distracting from the Epstein files.
Apr 20, 2026 / OppArt / Jesse Duquette
The Real Reason Trump Hates Pope Leo: He Wants to Take His Place The Real Reason Trump Hates Pope Leo: He Wants to Take His Place
Forget being a regular king. Trump is clearly expressing a not-so-secret desire to be a spiritual monarch.
Apr 17, 2026 / Jeet Heer
How Trump Keeps Getting Away With Blasphemy How Trump Keeps Getting Away With Blasphemy
Liberals struggle to understand why the president’s evangelical supporters never seem to mind his sacrilegious tendencies. They’re missing the point.
Apr 17, 2026 / Chris Lehmann
Trump’s Deranged, One-Way Feud With Pope Leo Trump’s Deranged, One-Way Feud With Pope Leo
He’s finally met someone he can’t bully.
Apr 13, 2026 / Joan Walsh