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A Coincidence of Facts

by Kev Kevin

Cowboys and Indians, boys and girls, Commonweal and First Things: some rivalries are so elemental that a truce could only be a disappointment. Continue Reading »

Cathleen Kaveny is Wrong About Richard John Neuhaus

by R. R. Reno

What was Cathleen Kaveny smoking? Her recent column in Commonweal attacks First Things founder Richard John Neuhaus for “sowing division” among Catholics and reducing theological commitments to “mere instruments of political will.”I’m not interested in defending Neuhaus against the charge . . . . Continue Reading »

Cardinal Is “Appalled,” Denies Africa Comments Caught on Tape

by Matthew Schmitz

Defenders of offensive remarks left with little ground to stand on. . . . Continue Reading »