Democrats test abortion litmus test

When gardeners apply a litmus test to their soil, their goal is to create a flourishing garden. When politicians use a litmus test, usually their goal is to shackle a candidate to the party’s non-negotiable policy positions.

When Catholics vote

As the United States celebrates its 248th birthday and we prepare to elect leaders this fall, it is timely to consider how we as a community of believers should envision our contribution to the common good. This is particularly relevant, given that in this moment of bitter political divisions, we see the emergence of groups pretending to speak on behalf of all Catholics by offering a very narrow version of our teachings, often reducing it for their own partisan aims.

How can we overcome polarization?

Last month I was delighted to participate in a Georgetown University conference on a subject we have heard so much about over the past several months: polarization. The conference, sponsored by the university’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought, brought together speakers from different backgrounds and perspectives to think through this vexing problem afflicting our nation.

Expectations high for meeting between Francis, Trump

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis and President Donald Trump are expected to have their first meeting at...

Cardinal Cupich, local leaders respond to executive order on refugees and migrants

“The executive order to turn away refugees and to close our nation to those, particularly Muslims,...

A warm sunny day

Teresa and I spent much of Saturday afternoon outside in the backyard. We played some Wif...

Dominican University declares itself a ‘sanctuary campus’

Dominican University in River Forest has declared itself a “sanctuary campus” for undocumented stu...

Politics of health care ‘reform’ can make you sick

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