The Pope Versus Unfettered Capitalism The Pope Versus Unfettered Capitalism
Francis embraces and encourages resistance to an “economy of exclusion and inequality.”
Nov 30, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
Praying for Broken Hearts in the GOP Praying for Broken Hearts in the GOP
A hundred and fifty people of faith and furloughed workers marched on the offices of GOP leaders.
Oct 16, 2013 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann
Breaking the Cycle of Anger Breaking the Cycle of Anger
Prabhjot Singh’s clemency toward his at-large attackers should be admired, not taken as a sign of weakness.
Sep 26, 2013 / Blog / Marie Myung-Ok Lee
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 / Editorial / 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 / Blog / 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 / Blog / 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