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March 14, 2013
Michael Sean Winters
Pope With a Purpose
Helping the poor has been his life mission. But can he reform the Church?
March 13, 2013
Michael Sean Winters
White Smoke Is Good News for Cardinal Scola
A short conclave increases the odds the archbishop of Milan will be pope
February 11, 2013
Michael Sean Winters
What Is Pope Benedict's Legacy in America?
He's seen as a doctrinaire conservative. But he had a progressive streak, too.
April 25, 2012
Michael Sean Winters
Bad Religion: A Response (Part 2)
April 23, 2012
Michael Sean Winters
The Accommodator
April 12, 2012
Michael Sean Winters
The First Pilgrims
March 5, 2012
Michael Sean Winters
How the Ghost of Jerry Falwell Conquered the Republican Party
June 28, 2011
Michael Sean Winters
The Beltway Healing
May 27, 2011
Michael Sean Winters
Mixed Blessing
December 27, 2010
Michael Sean Winters
Churchman and Statesman
November 26, 2010
Michael Sean Winters
America's Next Top Catholic
April 9, 2008
Michael Sean Winters
Family Values
What the pope can teach Democrats about immigration
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