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Tara Isabella Burton

Tara Isabella Burton

Former Staff Writer, Religion

    Latest articles by Tara Isabella Burton

    Money
    The Met Gala’s theme is “Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.” What exactly does that mean?The Met Gala’s theme is “Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.” What exactly does that mean?
    Money

    The theological history of the look celebrities will be wearing on the red carpet.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Culture
    The real controversy at the heart of Catholic fashionThe real controversy at the heart of Catholic fashion
    Culture

    Instead of watching celebrities at the Met Gala tonight night, pay attention to what the pope wears every day.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Technology
    We’re talking about “sex robots” now. We’ve been here before.We’re talking about “sex robots” now. We’ve been here before.
    Technology

    From the 19th century to the incel crisis, sex robots have been as much about capitalism as misogyny.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Politics
    House chaplain ousted by Paul Ryan to keep his jobHouse chaplain ousted by Paul Ryan to keep his job
    Politics

    Father Patrick Conroy has blamed anti-Catholic sentiment for his dismissal.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Politics
    Trump’s latest appeal to evangelicals: a new office to protect religious libertyTrump’s latest appeal to evangelicals: a new office to protect religious liberty
    Politics

    Trump will sign an executive order launching the new White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative today.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Religion
    Hobby Lobby, which smuggled antiquities for Bible Museum, will return the artifacts to IraqHobby Lobby, which smuggled antiquities for Bible Museum, will return the artifacts to Iraq
    Religion

    This only adds to the controversy around DC’s Museum of the Bible.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Religion
    The highest-ranking Vatican official yet will stand trial for child sex abuseThe highest-ranking Vatican official yet will stand trial for child sex abuse
    Religion

    Cardinal George Pell faces numerous counts of “historical sexual offenses.”

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Politics
    The latest faith group to launch a congressional caucus? The nonreligious.The latest faith group to launch a congressional caucus? The nonreligious.
    Politics

    A new Freethought Caucus advocates for atheists and “nones.”

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Politics
    What “truth to power” means for a comedian — and a House chaplainWhat “truth to power” means for a comedian — and a House chaplain
    Politics

    Why Michelle Wolf and Father Pat Conroy are so important.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Politics
    The controversy surrounding the death of British toddler Alfie Evans, explainedThe controversy surrounding the death of British toddler Alfie Evans, explained
    Politics

    Evans was at the heart of a heated UK court battle.

    By Tara Isabella Burton