TJP sits down with James Martin, SJ to talk about his new book, Building a Bridge.
Posts in Faith & Politics
A Message of Hope in the Desert of Fear
In an age of endless bad news, the Bishop of El Paso proclaims the good news of reconciliation.
That Sneaky Clericalism
Why is clericalism still going strong, and what can we do about it?
Trump’s Poland Speech: The Language of Conservative Catholicism
The hotly-contested “Poland Speech” shows why Trump is palatable to the Church’s right wing.
Charlie Gard: Guarding Dignity and Hope
Can we see dignity in both life and death?
The Slaves Still Among Us
What does it mean to be truly patriotic this 4th of July?
Is Evil for Real?
When was the last time you called out evil?
Happy (?) Birthday, Congo-Kinshasa
What do Muhammad Ali, Playstations, and neo-colonialism have in common? The Democratic Republic of the Congo, which celebrates 57 years of independence today.
Trump’s Travel Ban: What Did the Supreme Court Decide?
What does the Supreme Court decision on the Trump travel ban really mean?
A Tale of Two Churches: the Bishops and Religious Liberty
Can the US Bishops advocate for religious liberty in a way that engages Americans of all political beliefs?