The article discusses the rise of a group of Catholic intellectuals known as integralists, who advocate for a form of illiberal legalism that prioritizes the common good as defined by Catholic principles.

Amid calls to remove a statue of St. Louis due to his history of persecuting Jews and Muslims, the Archdiocese of St. Louis defended the saint, emphasizing his charitable work and presenting him as a role model in Catholicism.

Activists in St. Louis are considering changing the city's name, which was named after King Louis IX, known for anti-Semitic actions such as expelling Jewish moneylenders and burning Jewish texts.