James Carroll

How has the role of religious faith changed in the twenty-first century, in light of modern atrocities and genocides? 

For 500 years, the Catholic Church denied communion to parishioners who divorce and remarry. But this week, Pope Francis may chart a new course, breaking ranks with his predecessor, P...

New Yorker contributing writer James Carroll discuses Pope Francis, and whether his recent statements about gays, women, capitalism and more might indicate a new direction for the Catholic Church.

National Book Award-winning author and former priest James Carroll explains why he remains an ardent Catholic despite his disagreements with the Church in his book Practicing Catholic.