The Narthex
Streets Are Thoroughfares, Not Beds
A brief for Catholic realism on homelessness and public order
By John M. Grondelski | August 14th 2025 11:08 AMTwo days ago, alongside President Trump’s announcement to federalize law enforcement in Washington, D.C., which could include dismantling homeless encampments, I tweeted “streets are thoroughfares, not beds.” In my follow-up on this site, I also identified the local Catholic Church as a possible critic, especially if “law enforcement includes cleaning…
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