James Carroll

James Carroll's recent book is Practicing Catholic, a story of American belief. He is a columnist for the Boston Globe and Distinguished-Scholar-in-Residence at Suffolk University. His other books include An American Requiem, which won the National Book Award, House of War, winner of the PEN-Galbraith Award, and Constantine's Sword, now an acclaimed documentary.

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Catholics' Clueless New Leader

The pope's endorsement of condom use to prevent AIDS was a big step forward for the church, but the appointment of Timothy Dolan as the head of U.S. bishops shows it's not over its old ways. James Carroll on Dolan's challenge.

James Carroll

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McChrystal's Gift to Obama

The end of General McChrystal’s tenure can give President Obama the opening he needs to do what’s right: End the war in Afghanistan.

James Carroll

The Army's Graveyard Disgrace

News that the Army misplaced remains at Arlington horrified veterans. James Carroll on the cemetery where his parents are buried and its problematic place in the American conscience.

James Carroll

The Pentagon Prayer Fight

Why did evangelicals and Sarah Palin flip when the Pentagon disinvited Islamophobe Franklin Graham from its prayer day event? James Carroll examines the roots of American Christian nationalism.

James Carroll