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]]> Commonweal Magazine Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:38:24 -0000 full Commonweal Magazine 711 no Author Helene Stapinski reads her feature article from the November issue. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:13:55 -0000 full Commonweal Magazine Author Helene Stapinski reads her feature article from the November issue. Author Helene Stapinski reads her feature article from the November issue.

]]> 1436 Shane McCrae’s poems have  appeared in numerous journals and anthologies, including Best American Poetry 2010, American Poetry Review, African American Review, Fence, and AGNI. Here he sits down with Commonweal literary editor Anthony Domestico. Their conversation touches on Auden, Dante, the challenge of writing in the age of Donald Trump — and just what goes into composing a long narrative poem about hell. Wed, 17 Apr 2019 19:30:00 -0000 Shane McCrae, poet, with literary editor Anthony Domestico bonus 1 Commonweal Magazine Shane McCrae, poet, with literary editor Anthony Domestico Shane McCrae’s poems have  appeared in numerous journals and anthologies, including Best American Poetry 2010, American Poetry Review, African American Review, Fence, and AGNI. Here he sits down with Commonweal literary editor Anthony Domestico. Their conversation touches on Auden, Dante, the challenge of writing in the age of Donald Trump — and just what goes into composing a long narrative poem about hell. Shane McCrae’s poems have  appeared in numerous journals and anthologies, including Best American Poetry 2010, American Poetry Review, African American Review, Fence, and AGNI. Here he sits down with Commonweal literary editor Anthony Domestico. Their conversation touches on Auden, Dante, the challenge of writing in the age of Donald Trump — and just what goes into composing a long narrative poem about hell.

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]]> 2838 In February of this year, bishops from around the world were summoned to the Vatican for a summit on the global sexual abuse crisis. Austen Ivereigh, a Catholic journalist who has authored a biography of Pope Francis, spoke with our senior editor Matthew Boudway – before the summit, and then again afterward. Their two-part conversation on what the summit hoped to achieve, and what it did or did not, follows. You can read Austen’s piece on the summit, “Have the Bishops Learned Anything,” in our March 22 issue and on our website Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:27:46 -0000 Austen Ivereigh with Matthew Boudway full Commonweal Magazine Austen Ivereigh with Matthew Boudway In February of this year, bishops from around the world were summoned to the Vatican for a summit on the global sexual abuse crisis. Austen Ivereigh, a Catholic journalist who has authored a biography of Pope Francis, spoke with our senior editor Matthew Boudway – before the summit, and then again afterward. Their two-part conversation on what the summit hoped to achieve, and what it did or did not, follows. You can read Austen’s piece on the summit, “Have the Bishops Learned Anything,” in our March 22 issue and on our website In February of this year, bishops from around the world were summoned to the Vatican for a summit on the global sexual abuse crisis. Austen Ivereigh, a Catholic journalist who has authored a biography of Pope Francis, spoke with our senior editor Matthew Boudway – before the summit, and then again afterward. Their two-part conversation on what the summit hoped to achieve, and what it did or did not, follows. You can read Austen’s piece on the summit, “Have the Bishops Learned Anything,” in our March 22 issue and on our website

]]> 1951 Kathryn Davis’ eighth novel is The Silk Road, published in March by Graywolf. Here she talks to Commonweal literary editor Anthony Domestico about the genesis of the book, as well as about her love of mystery and metaphor and how the idea of “pilgrimage” has figured into her writing.  Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:26:27 -0000 Kathryn Davis with Tony Domestico bonus Commonweal Magazine Kathryn Davis with Tony Domestico Kathryn Davis’ eighth novel is The Silk Road, published in March by Graywolf. Here she talks to Commonweal literary editor Anthony Domestico about the genesis of the book, as well as about her love of mystery and metaphor and how the idea of “pilgrimage” has figured into her writing.  Kathryn Davis’ eighth novel is The Silk Road, published in March by Graywolf. Here she talks to Commonweal literary editor Anthony Domestico about the genesis of the book, as well as about her love of mystery and metaphor and how the idea of “pilgrimage” has figured into her writing. 

]]> 1589 Hosffman Ospino, associate professor of theology and religious studies at Boston College and the director of graduate programs in Hispanic Ministry, has written extensively on Latin American Catholicism and demographics in the U.S. church. Here, editor Dominic Preziosi talks with him about how the experience of the Catholic immigrant to the United States has helped shape the idea of “cultural Catholicism” and what he calls the “Catholic incubator,” and how new generations of Latin Americans are infusing those notions with new energy — even as technology, social media, and economic and social structures impose challenges  Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:10:57 -0000 Hosffman Ospino with Dominic Preziosi on the Latino Church full Commonweal Magazine Hosffman Ospino with Dominic Preziosi on the Latino Church Hosffman Ospino, associate professor of theology and religious studies at Boston College and the director of graduate programs in Hispanic Ministry, has written extensively on Latin American Catholicism and demographics in the U.S. church. Here, editor Dominic Preziosi talks with him about how the experience of the Catholic immigrant to the United States has helped shape the idea of “cultural Catholicism” and what he calls the “Catholic incubator,” and how new generations of Latin Americans are infusing those notions with new energy — even as technology, social media, and economic and social structures impose challenges  Hosffman Ospino, associate professor of theology and religious studies at Boston College and the director of graduate programs in Hispanic Ministry, has written extensively on Latin American Catholicism and demographics in the U.S. church. Here, editor Dominic Preziosi talks with him about how the experience of the Catholic immigrant to the United States has helped shape the idea of “cultural Catholicism” and what he calls the “Catholic incubator,” and how new generations of Latin Americans are infusing those notions with new energy — even as technology, social media, and economic and social structures impose challenges 

]]> 1411 The paintings of Hilma af Klint, the early twentieth century Swedish abstract expressionist, are on exhibit at New York’s Guggenheim Museum through late April. Our associate publisher Megan Ritchey and assistant editor Griffin Oleynick have gone to see the show, and here they talk about the deeply spiritual nature af Klint’s vision and the feeling of “abiding” by her work in the days that have followed.Griffin’s review of the Hilma af Klint show was the cover story of our January 4 2019 issue and can be found on our website. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:07:00 -0000 Meaghan Ritchey and Griffin Oleynick on Hilma af Klint at the Guggenheim Museum full Commonweal Magazine Meaghan Ritchey and Griffin Oleynick on Hilma af Klint at the Guggenheim Museum The paintings of Hilma af Klint, the early twentieth century Swedish abstract expressionist, are on exhibit at New York’s Guggenheim Museum through late April. Our associate publisher Megan Ritchey and assistant editor Griffin Oleynick have gone to see the show, and here they talk about the deeply spiritual nature af Klint’s vision and the feeling of “abiding” by her work in the days that have followed.Griffin’s review of the Hilma af Klint show was the cover story of our January 4 2019 issue and can be found on our website. The paintings of Hilma af Klint, the early twentieth century Swedish abstract expressionist, are on exhibit at New York’s Guggenheim Museum through late April. Our associate publisher Megan Ritchey and assistant editor Griffin Oleynick have gone to see the show, and here they talk about the deeply spiritual nature af Klint’s vision and the feeling of “abiding” by her work in the days that have followed.Griffin’s review of the Hilma af Klint show was the cover story of our January 4 2019 issue and can be found on our website.

]]> 1221 no Vinson Cunningham is a staff-writer at the New Yorker, where he was written on, among other things, Pope Francis, Aretha Franklin, and, more recently, how the idea of hell has shaped the way we think. Vinson came by the Commonweal office to talk with our associate editor Matthew Sitman about writing and reviewing, the “amazing empathy” of Dorothy Day, the problem with the prosperity gospel – as well as hell.  Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:04:00 -0000 Matthew Sitman with New Yorker staff writer Vinson Cunningham full Commonweal Magazine Matthew Sitman with New Yorker staff writer Vinson Cunningham Vinson Cunningham is a staff-writer at the New Yorker, where he was written on, among other things, Pope Francis, Aretha Franklin, and, more recently, how the idea of hell has shaped the way we think. Vinson came by the Commonweal office to talk with our associate editor Matthew Sitman about writing and reviewing, the “amazing empathy” of Dorothy Day, the problem with the prosperity gospel – as well as hell.  Vinson Cunningham is a staff-writer at the New Yorker, where he was written on, among other things, Pope Francis, Aretha Franklin, and, more recently, how the idea of hell has shaped the way we think. Vinson came by the Commonweal office to talk with our associate editor Matthew Sitman about writing and reviewing, the “amazing empathy” of Dorothy Day, the problem with the prosperity gospel – as well as hell. 

]]> 1588 no On February 21st the heads of the world’s bishops’ conferences will gather at the Vatican for a three-day summit on the protection of minors from sexual abuse. Anticipation initially ran high, but with the Vatican tamping down expectations in the run-up to the meeting, there are questions over just what’s supposed to come from it. Here, Dominic Preziosi talks with contributor Massimo Faggioli about how the church is supposed to confront the global scope of the crisis. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:00:00 -0000 Dominic Preziosi and Massimo Faggioli on the Bishops Meeting on Clerical Sex Abuse full Commonweal Magazine Dominic Preziosi and Massimo Faggioli on the Bishops Meeting on Clerical Sex Abuse On February 21st the heads of the world’s bishops’ conferences will gather at the Vatican for a three-day summit on the protection of minors from sexual abuse. Anticipation initially ran high, but with the Vatican tamping down expectations in the run-up to the meeting, there are questions over just what’s supposed to come from it. Here, Dominic Preziosi talks with contributor Massimo Faggioli about how the church is supposed to confront the global scope of the crisis. On February 21st the heads of the world’s bishops’ conferences will gather at the Vatican for a three-day summit on the protection of minors from sexual abuse. Anticipation initially ran high, but with the Vatican tamping down expectations in the run-up to the meeting, there are questions over just what’s supposed to come from it. Here, Dominic Preziosi talks with contributor Massimo Faggioli about how the church is supposed to confront the global scope of the crisis.

]]> 1211 no In March 2014, Marie Collins joined the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, Pope Francis’s then-new commission on clergy sex abuse. The only abuse survivor in the group, she resigned from the commission in 2017 out of frustration with Vatican officials’ reluctance to cooperate with its work to protect children. Here she speaks with Paul Moses about her experience on the commission, and her connection and conversations with Pope Francis in the time since. She also talks about her suggestions for the February meeting at the Vatican – including taking up the issue of clerical sexual abuse of adults. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:55:00 -0000 Paul Moses and Marie Collins on the Papal Commission on Sex Abuse full Commonweal Magazine Paul Moses and Marie Collins on the Papal Commission on Sex Abuse In March 2014, Marie Collins joined the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, Pope Francis’s then-new commission on clergy sex abuse. The only abuse survivor in the group, she resigned from the commission in 2017 out of frustration with Vatican officials’ reluctance to cooperate with its work to protect children. Here she speaks with Paul Moses about her experience on the commission, and her connection and conversations with Pope Francis in the time since. She also talks about her suggestions for the February meeting at the Vatican – including taking up the issue of clerical sexual abuse of adults. In March 2014, Marie Collins joined the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, Pope Francis’s then-new commission on clergy sex abuse. The only abuse survivor in the group, she resigned from the commission in 2017 out of frustration with Vatican officials’ reluctance to cooperate with its work to protect children. Here she speaks with Paul Moses about her experience on the commission, and her connection and conversations with Pope Francis in the time since. She also talks about her suggestions for the February meeting at the Vatican – including taking up the issue of clerical sexual abuse of adults.

]]> 1870 Senior editor Matthew Boudway moderates an exchange on cultural appropriation between contributor Rand Richards Cooper and intern Nicole-Ann Lobo Mon, 04 Feb 2019 22:21:02 -0000 full Commonweal Magazine Senior editor Matthew Boudway moderates an exchange on cultural appropriation between contributor Rand Richards Cooper and intern Nicole-Ann Lobo Senior editor Matthew Boudway moderates an exchange on cultural appropriation between contributor Rand Richards Cooper and intern Nicole-Ann Lobo

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]]> 669 no Editor Dominic Preziosi and senior editor Matt Boudway discuss how the package came together, noting that there is a variety and complexity to the stories of why people come or leave or stay. They remark that all of the contributors "agree on, if nothing else, that the question of whether to belong to the church and believe in its claims is not a trivial one." They continue the conversation with Ross Douthat, who came to the church because he sees its continuity and coherence as reasons to submit to Rome, and why he plans to stay regardless of apparent inconsistencies in the magisterium from pope to pope. Helene Stapinski discusses why she left the church for good after reading news of the lawsuits brought against the Diocese of Fairbanks, where she was a Jesuit Volunteer. And Dorothy Fortenberry on why she stays in the church "flawed and beautiful and impossible and massive" as it is.  Tue, 29 Jan 2019 18:41:00 -0000 Ep. 6 Extended Segment - "Why We Came. Why We Left. Why We Stayed." full Commonweal Magazine Editor Dominic Preziosi and senior editor Matt Boudway discuss how the package came together, noting that there is a variety and complexity to the stories of why people come or leave or stay. They remark that all of the contributors "agree on, if nothing else, that the question of whether to belong to the church and believe in its claims is not a trivial one." They continue the conversation with Ross Douthat, who came to the church because he sees its continuity and coherence as reasons to submit to Rome, and why he plans to stay regardless of apparent inconsistencies in the magisterium from pope to pope. Helene Stapinski discusses why she left the church for good after reading news of the lawsuits brought against the Diocese of Fairbanks, where she was a Jesuit Volunteer. And Dorothy Fortenberry on why she stays in the church "flawed and beautiful and impossible and massive" as it is.  Editor Dominic Preziosi and senior editor Matt Boudway discuss how the package came together, noting that there is a variety and complexity to the stories of why people come or leave or stay. They remark that all of the contributors "agree on, if nothing else, that the question of whether to belong to the church and believe in its claims is not a trivial one." They continue the conversation with Ross Douthat, who came to the church because he sees its continuity and coherence as reasons to submit to Rome, and why he plans to stay regardless of apparent inconsistencies in the magisterium from pope to pope. Helene Stapinski discusses why she left the church for good after reading news of the lawsuits brought against the Diocese of Fairbanks, where she was a Jesuit Volunteer. And Dorothy Fortenberry on why she stays in the church "flawed and beautiful and impossible and massive" as it is. 

]]> 3491 no Every Christmas time we feature the Christmas Critics roundup -- a look at the books our writers and editors have read in the course of the year, and some reasons they're recommending them to you. Dominic Preziosi, Matt Sitman, Kate Lucky, and Griffin Oleynick discuss their favorite reads of 2018, discuss what they're reading now and are planning to read next. Plus, the bonus feature of snarky office banter.  Tue, 29 Jan 2019 18:33:51 -0000 Ep. 6 Extended Segment - Christmas Critics Roundup full Commonweal Magazine Every Christmas time we feature the Christmas Critics roundup -- a look at the books our writers and editors have read in the course of the year, and some reasons they're recommending them to you. Dominic Preziosi, Matt Sitman, Kate Lucky, and Griffin Oleynick discuss their favorite reads of 2018, discuss what they're reading now and are planning to read next. Plus, the bonus feature of snarky office banter.  Every Christmas time we feature the Christmas Critics roundup -- a look at the books our writers and editors have read in the course of the year, and some reasons they're recommending them to you. Dominic Preziosi, Matt Sitman, Kate Lucky, and Griffin Oleynick discuss their favorite reads of 2018, discuss what they're reading now and are planning to read next. Plus, the bonus feature of snarky office banter. 

]]> 1089 no Assistant editor and Garvey writing fellow Griffin Oleynick reported from the Vatican during the synod, where he spoke with with delegates, attendees, and others journalists. In this conversation with Dominic Preziosi, he recalls noteworthy developments in treatment of issues like the migration crisis in an increasingly xenophobic Europe Tue, 29 Jan 2019 18:26:53 -0000 Ep. 4 Extended segment - The 2018 Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment full Commonweal Magazine Assistant editor and Garvey writing fellow Griffin Oleynick reported from the Vatican during the synod, where he spoke with with delegates, attendees, and others journalists. In this conversation with Dominic Preziosi, he recalls noteworthy developments in treatment of issues like the migration crisis in an increasingly xenophobic Europe Assistant editor and Garvey writing fellow Griffin Oleynick reported from the Vatican during the synod, where he spoke with with delegates, attendees, and others journalists. In this conversation with Dominic Preziosi, he recalls noteworthy developments in treatment of issues like the migration crisis in an increasingly xenophobic Europe

]]> 1145 no Twelve million Americans go through the U.S. Jail system on an annual basis, detained in facilities where they're often subject to brutal violence, that have deplorable sanitary conditions, and that otherwise violate their human dignity. But just what does "dignity"  mean, and what is its place, in this age of mass incarceration? That's the subject of Derek Jeffrey's latest book, America's Jails: The Search for Human Dignity in an Age of Mass Incarceration. Jeffreys is a professor of humanities and religion at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay, and his work has appeared in Commonweal.  Tue, 29 Jan 2019 13:07:36 -0000 Ep. 4 Extended segment -  Derek Jeffreys on the U.S. jail system full Commonweal Magazine Twelve million Americans go through the U.S. Jail system on an annual basis, detained in facilities where they're often subject to brutal violence, that have deplorable sanitary conditions, and that otherwise violate their human dignity. But just what does "dignity"  mean, and what is its place, in this age of mass incarceration? That's the subject of Derek Jeffrey's latest book, America's Jails: The Search for Human Dignity in an Age of Mass Incarceration. Jeffreys is a professor of humanities and religion at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay, and his work has appeared in Commonweal.  Twelve million Americans go through the U.S. Jail system on an annual basis, detained in facilities where they're often subject to brutal violence, that have deplorable sanitary conditions, and that otherwise violate their human dignity. But just what does "dignity"  mean, and what is its place, in this age of mass incarceration? That's the subject of Derek Jeffrey's latest book, America's Jails: The Search for Human Dignity in an Age of Mass Incarceration. Jeffreys is a professor of humanities and religion at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay, and his work has appeared in Commonweal. 

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