Dominic Preziosi, editor of Commonweal Magazine, sheds light on the publication's 100-year legacy and its role in shaping American Catholicism. He discusses the significant shift in the church due to immigration, leading to a more diverse congregation. Preziosi highlights influential figures like Dorothy Day and Thomas Merton in transforming Catholic thought and engagement. The conversation also delves into contradictions in faith and politics, reflecting on how traditional values clash with contemporary political actions, framed by the impacts of Vatican II and other seismic events.
