Crisis in Catholic America
James Carroll

Guest Voices

James Carroll
The Pope's Holocaust Gap. MORE »

Gustav Niebuhr

Gustav Neibuhr

The Benedict Era Begins |

He's no John Paul II, and he's not supposed to be. The new pope is creating his own narrative. more »
Susan Thistlethwaite

Susan Thistlethwaite

Protecting Children from Abuse |

Pope's apologies good, but focus should be on deviant sexuality, not homophobia. more »
William Tully

William Tully

Overhearing the Pope |

Benedict's words were meant for Catholics, so the rest of us might misunderstand. more »
Kathy Orton

Kathy Orton

Playing for God and Team |

Arlington teacher helps Pope, Catholic Church focus on athletes. more »
Matt Maher

Matt Maher

Who the Pope Represents |

Beyond all the pomp and pageantry, the Holy Father is merely a spokesman for Christ." more »
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It is not the pope who does not connect. The pope in the estimation of fair-minded people in this culture, is spot on with his observations and with what Americans and others need to hear, and does his half of the connecting job just fine.

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