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The Catholic Century

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United States
Started October 01, 2026

The Catholic Century The year 2026 marks the tenth anniversary of “crisis of democracy” literature. Brexit and Donald Trump’s election in 2016 occasioned a spate of articles and books heralding “the end of democracy,” the advent of the “post-truth society,” the coming of the next American civil war, and the return of fascism. As the legal scholar Jedediah Britton-Purdy once quipped: “Likely none of these books would exist—certainly none would be remotely the same—if Hillary Clinton had pulled...

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The Catholic Century

Commonweal (United States) | Sep 30, 2026

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 01, 2026
The Catholic Church's response to global crises, such as climate change, is insufficiently proactive.
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The Catholic Church should maintain its traditional teachings as a safeguard against societal moral decay.
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The Catholic Church has a responsibility to take a stand on contemporary issues like immigration and refugees.
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Respect for religious pluralism is essential in a democratic society, including the role of the Catholic Church.
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Criticism of the Catholic Church often stems from a misunderstanding of its doctrines and traditions.
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The Catholic Church must adapt its teachings to address modern social issues, including gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights.
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The influence of Catholicism on global politics can provide a unifying moral framework in times of crisis.
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Catholic social teaching can offer valuable insights into addressing economic inequality and social justice.
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The rise of secularism necessitates that the Catholic Church reevaluate its role in public life.
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The Catholic Church can play a pivotal role in fostering community resilience in the face of democratic challenges.
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