Susan Reynolds
@susanbreynolds.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Catholic Studies, Emory University. Contributing Writer, Commonweal Magazine. Author, People Get Ready.
My latest for @commonweal.bsky.social is out today — on ICE, the Church, and documentary justice www.commonwealmagazine.org/pinochet-tru...
The Pinochet Parallels
'Second-term Trump has put me in mind of former Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet.'
www.commonwealmagazine.org
August 28, 2025 at 1:38 PM
My latest for @commonweal.bsky.social is out today — on ICE, the Church, and documentary justice www.commonwealmagazine.org/pinochet-tru...
Reposted by Susan Reynolds
"The Trump administration seems determined to fashion ICE into an American-style secret-police force—a group of unidentifiable agents encouraged to operate with impunity." — @susanbreynolds.bsky.social
www.commonwealmagazine.org/pinochet-tru...
www.commonwealmagazine.org/pinochet-tru...
The Pinochet Parallels
'Second-term Trump has put me in mind of former Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet.'
www.commonwealmagazine.org
August 27, 2025 at 11:38 AM
"The Trump administration seems determined to fashion ICE into an American-style secret-police force—a group of unidentifiable agents encouraged to operate with impunity." — @susanbreynolds.bsky.social
www.commonwealmagazine.org/pinochet-tru...
www.commonwealmagazine.org/pinochet-tru...
Reposted by Susan Reynolds
The September issue is here! Inside:
- @susanbreynolds.bsky.social on Trump and Pinochet
- Phil Christman on economics and Christianity
- @heidischlumpf.bsky.social on Catholic 'mom bloggers'
- Lynn Casteel Harper on the virtues of solitude
And more!
www.commonwealmagazine.org/issues/2025-...
- @susanbreynolds.bsky.social on Trump and Pinochet
- Phil Christman on economics and Christianity
- @heidischlumpf.bsky.social on Catholic 'mom bloggers'
- Lynn Casteel Harper on the virtues of solitude
And more!
www.commonwealmagazine.org/issues/2025-...
August 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The September issue is here! Inside:
- @susanbreynolds.bsky.social on Trump and Pinochet
- Phil Christman on economics and Christianity
- @heidischlumpf.bsky.social on Catholic 'mom bloggers'
- Lynn Casteel Harper on the virtues of solitude
And more!
www.commonwealmagazine.org/issues/2025-...
- @susanbreynolds.bsky.social on Trump and Pinochet
- Phil Christman on economics and Christianity
- @heidischlumpf.bsky.social on Catholic 'mom bloggers'
- Lynn Casteel Harper on the virtues of solitude
And more!
www.commonwealmagazine.org/issues/2025-...
Have often had the same thought
It's funny to think that my preference for urban living in areas with dense, mixed-used, walkable neighborhoods, multi-family housing, small businesses, and diversity probably stems from Sesame Street. Like an early education in Jane Jacob's urbanist theories.
August 2, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Have often had the same thought
This is one of the best things I’ve read in a long time
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/m...
My Parents Expected to Be Retired. Instead, They Are Raising My Sister’s Kids.
www.nytimes.com
June 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This is one of the best things I’ve read in a long time
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/m...
I contributed an essay to a @commonweal.bsky.social symposium on Christian Smith's latest release, Why Religion Went Obsolete. www.commonwealmagazine.org/overlooked-t...
Overlooked Treasure
Obsolescence may be the source of Millennial religious rejection. But it is also the key to understanding Millennial religious embrace.
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May 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I contributed an essay to a @commonweal.bsky.social symposium on Christian Smith's latest release, Why Religion Went Obsolete. www.commonwealmagazine.org/overlooked-t...
Join us online this Monday evening (5/19, 7 pm EST) for an hour-long conversation on the Election of Pope Leo XIV and the Legacy of Pope Francis! Register here: candler.emory.edu/pope-leo-and...
Pope Leo and the Legacy of Francis
Register now for our online event with Susan Reynolds, Pope Leo and the Legacy of Francis.
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May 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Join us online this Monday evening (5/19, 7 pm EST) for an hour-long conversation on the Election of Pope Leo XIV and the Legacy of Pope Francis! Register here: candler.emory.edu/pope-leo-and...
Incredibly smart and informative piece from @annarowlands.bsky.social
What Pope Leo’s Augustinian Background Tells Us About his Papacy
Pope Leo XIV is the first Pope from the Order of St. Augustine, which suggests he will promote peace and dialogue.
time.com
May 14, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Incredibly smart and informative piece from @annarowlands.bsky.social
Reposted by Susan Reynolds
"The time is right to retrieve world peace from the punchlines of Miss America jokes and restore it, unabashedly, to its rightful place atop the wildest dreams and highest aspirations and most zealous prayers of humankind." — @susanbreynolds.bsky.social
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Never Again, Again
The only hope for humanity is peace.
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May 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
"The time is right to retrieve world peace from the punchlines of Miss America jokes and restore it, unabashedly, to its rightful place atop the wildest dreams and highest aspirations and most zealous prayers of humankind." — @susanbreynolds.bsky.social
www.commonwealmagazine.org/never-again-...
www.commonwealmagazine.org/never-again-...
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“The pope will be from Chicago” sounds like an 1880s Republican’s dire prediction for if we don’t stop Irish immigration
May 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“The pope will be from Chicago” sounds like an 1880s Republican’s dire prediction for if we don’t stop Irish immigration
the Pope’s brother Lou
May 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
the Pope’s brother Lou
We did not know there were two Pizzaballas in the conclave
May 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
We did not know there were two Pizzaballas in the conclave
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In Lincoln Park: "He has eaten our dogs"
May 8, 2025 at 10:11 PM
In Lincoln Park: "He has eaten our dogs"
unfortunately for everyone who doesn't think I'm funny (my kids), chicago pope is where my gifts meet the worlds needs
May 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
unfortunately for everyone who doesn't think I'm funny (my kids), chicago pope is where my gifts meet the worlds needs
When is Testem Benevolentiae Nostrae, Leo XIV's Version going to drop
May 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
When is Testem Benevolentiae Nostrae, Leo XIV's Version going to drop
WHAT IS HIS POSITION ON THE BRIGHT GREEN RELISH
May 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
WHAT IS HIS POSITION ON THE BRIGHT GREEN RELISH
Sometimes I feel like people write things just for me
My little treat for you as we wait for the conclave to begin:
stephenokey.substack.com/p/mensa-vaca...
stephenokey.substack.com/p/mensa-vaca...
Mensa Vacante
On the Conclave and Buca di Beppo
stephenokey.substack.com
May 8, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Sometimes I feel like people write things just for me
The Conclave is the Met Gala for seagulls
May 8, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The Conclave is the Met Gala for seagulls
I enjoyed joining CNN’s Victor Blackwell yesterday morning to reflect on Pope Francis’s funeral and on what comes next for the church. Every decade or so, all of our niche ecclesiological expertise becomes breaking news-level thrilling
April 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I enjoyed joining CNN’s Victor Blackwell yesterday morning to reflect on Pope Francis’s funeral and on what comes next for the church. Every decade or so, all of our niche ecclesiological expertise becomes breaking news-level thrilling
Reposted by Susan Reynolds
A trio of great reflections on the @commonweal.bsky.social podcast from @massimofaggioli.bsky.social, @susanbreynolds.bsky.social, and Terence Sweeney
www.commonwealmagazine.org/podcast/reme...
www.commonwealmagazine.org/podcast/reme...
Remembering Francis
On this episode, three theologians reflect with Commonweal editors on the pope’s legacy.
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April 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A trio of great reflections on the @commonweal.bsky.social podcast from @massimofaggioli.bsky.social, @susanbreynolds.bsky.social, and Terence Sweeney
www.commonwealmagazine.org/podcast/reme...
www.commonwealmagazine.org/podcast/reme...
Reposted by Susan Reynolds
On a SPECIAL NEW EPISODE of the podcast, three theologians — @massimofaggioli.bsky.social, @susanbreynolds.bsky.social, and Terence Sweeney — reflect with Commonweal editors on the pope’s legacy.
www.commonwealmagazine.org/podcast/reme...
www.commonwealmagazine.org/podcast/reme...
Remembering Francis
On this episode, three theologians reflect with Commonweal editors on the pope’s legacy.
www.commonwealmagazine.org
April 25, 2025 at 11:38 AM
On a SPECIAL NEW EPISODE of the podcast, three theologians — @massimofaggioli.bsky.social, @susanbreynolds.bsky.social, and Terence Sweeney — reflect with Commonweal editors on the pope’s legacy.
www.commonwealmagazine.org/podcast/reme...
www.commonwealmagazine.org/podcast/reme...
Reposted by Susan Reynolds
Thanks so much to @dglennbutner.bsky.social, Fr Brian Strassburger, @susanbreynolds.bsky.social, @daralind.bsky.social, as well as (not pictured) Profs Lori Nessel & Paula Franzese from SHU Law, & especially Fr Bill Reilly for making our day of talks & panels so so rich & rewarding!
April 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Thanks so much to @dglennbutner.bsky.social, Fr Brian Strassburger, @susanbreynolds.bsky.social, @daralind.bsky.social, as well as (not pictured) Profs Lori Nessel & Paula Franzese from SHU Law, & especially Fr Bill Reilly for making our day of talks & panels so so rich & rewarding!
Reposted by Susan Reynolds
With profound gratitude for the life and Petrine ministry of Pope Francis,
For his unflinching desire to give himself to the mission, “hasta que Dios diga”,
With great sorrow at his passing:
“The souls of the just are in the hands of God”,
May he rest in peace from his labors.
For his unflinching desire to give himself to the mission, “hasta que Dios diga”,
With great sorrow at his passing:
“The souls of the just are in the hands of God”,
May he rest in peace from his labors.
April 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
With profound gratitude for the life and Petrine ministry of Pope Francis,
For his unflinching desire to give himself to the mission, “hasta que Dios diga”,
With great sorrow at his passing:
“The souls of the just are in the hands of God”,
May he rest in peace from his labors.
For his unflinching desire to give himself to the mission, “hasta que Dios diga”,
With great sorrow at his passing:
“The souls of the just are in the hands of God”,
May he rest in peace from his labors.