Did the College of Cardinals Foresee the Dirty War Controversy?
Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s election to the papacy further tarnishes the position — and the Church.
Will the Next Pope Embrace Liberation Theology?
How can a candidate, such as Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana or Cardinal Claudio Hummes of Brazil, be considered conservative but still produce statements critical of neoliberal capitalism?
Is It Time for an African Pope?
As pope, an African could provoke a subtle but important change in global attitudes toward Africa and focus more attention on a rising continent rich with promise and challenges alike.
Church’s Sex Abuse Scandal Reflects Deep Flaw
There’s a systemic flaw in the way the Church does things, involving hundreds of priests and thousands of victims of abuse, mainly children.
Behind the Afghan Fraud
The checker-players of Washington are up against the chess-masters of Kabul, explains columnist Conn Hallinan.