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What the Democrats got wrong: Scientism and credentialism

If the Democrats want to reach working-class voters, they need to rework how they invoke science; be mindful of how scientism distorts public discourse; and restrict the listing of academic credentials to academic circles.

Australian ambassador: Clergy abuse an 'existential threat' for Catholic Church

Decades of clergy sex abuse scandals are an "existential threat" to the Catholic Church and can only be remedied through transparency and prioritizing survivors, said the Australian ambassador to the Vatican. 

Catholic advocates push Biden to commute federal death penalty sentences

With 40 inmates on federal death row and the clock ticking on President Joe Biden's term, Catholic Mobilizing Network is calling for decisive action. They want Biden to use his remaining time in office to commute these sentences.

Why pay attention to sparrows?

Soul Seeing: In the winter, birdwatching can teach us spiritual lessons.

How the gladiators inspired evangelicals' sense of persecution

In the U.S. today, evangelical, charismatic and conservative Christians continue to tap into the martyrdom mythology.

First Sunday of Advent: God is waiting

Scripture for Life:  Today's Gospel gives us an apocalyptic vision amazingly applicable to our days. Lest we think we're unique, people throughout the ages have felt the same — and who's to say it's not true?

5 new family-friendly Christmas movies to watch this year

From indie gems, to box office movie stars, to Hallmark favorites, these new films offer a delightful range of unique stories that are perfect for the season.

Francis, the comic strip: Turkey

Francis, the comic strip: Leo takes mercy on a turkey in need of a pardon. 

Why you should get to know Thomas Aquinas, even 800 years after he lived

As a Catholic philosopher and avid student of Aquinas, I am always fielding questions about whether this medieval saint is "still worth" reading today, nearly 800 years after his birth.

Americans agree more than they might think — not knowing this jeopardizes the nation's shared values

Even with substantial consensus on many issues, the perception of polarization often drives public discourse. This misalignment can be exacerbated by partisans with something to gain.