We need an answer to idolatrous nationalism. But don’t look to Emmanuel Macron
The way to head off the worst strains of nationalism is to pre-empt them with more humane appeals to legitimate concerns for national identity
Antonio Spadaro has discovered a brand of Protestantism he doesn’t like
Spadaro’s essay criticises many ideas and groups that deserve it, but in the end is wrong-headed and over-simplistic
Callista Gingrich suits the job of Vatican ambassador. But can Newt stay out of the spotlight?
Callista Gingrich will have a delicate task. Her indefatigable husband could complicate things
Why Neil Gorsuch is an outstanding Supreme Court nomination
Gorsuch is good news for religious and social conservatives – and for those who value the separation of powers
A Trump presidency brings opportunity but also great risk
Democrats are reeling and the Republicans have a chance to reshape the Supreme Court. But things could still go badly
Pope Francis’s comments will only help Trump
The pro-immigration pope makes a perfect foil to the nativist politician
Catholicism’s American revolution
From annulments to pro-life activism the American Church is blazing a trail for the rest of the Catholic world
Has America lost its Roman influence?
The only American bishop currently leading a significant curial office is Cardinal Seán O’Malley of Boston
