Catholic Church
2016 Issue 3 Catholic Church Clergy abuse Pope Francis
Pope Francis’ anti–sex abuse panel
In September, Pope Francis made a major announcement regarding his Commission for the Protection of ...
2016 Issue 3 Catholic Church reform
Argentinian bishops release interpretation of Amoris Laetitia—claiming remarried couples may receive communion
Many have seen Amoris Laetitia as an attempt by Pope Francis to give more leeway to local churches t...
2016 Issue 3 Catholic Church Church and State Contraception public policy Religious Exemptions
Zubik public comment period
In May, the US Supreme Court punted Zubik v. Burwell back to the states, asking them to “arrive at...
2016 Issue 3 Catholic Church Women in the church
Pope Francis confirms ban on women priests
In August, Pope Francis sparked a sense of hope among some lay Catholics when he announced his “St...
2016 Issue 3 Abortion Catholic Church Chile
Chile moves towards decriminalization of abortion
As one of six countries that have a total ban on abortion—imprisoning both the woman and the docto...
2015 Issue 2 Catholic Church Catholic Hierarchy reform
Money, Money, Money
God’s Bankers: A History of Money and Power at the Vatican is an astounding and compelling bo...