Michael Sean Winters writes the blog Distinctly Catholic at, and is the political correspondent for, the National Catholic Reporter.

GOD AND COUNTRY

As American politics become ever more polarized, a Catholic who wants to support the Church’s teachings in all things has no natural political home, writes Michael Sean Winters.

CRISIS OF CONSCIENCE

The president alienated Catholic voters when he tried to force religious institutions to cover contraceptives, writes Michael Sean Winters. NOTE: This piece was written before Obama announced on Friday that he will not force religious institutions to pay for birth control.