By John Cornwell (Basic Books, 2014) John Cornwell normally subscribes to the conspiratorial school of Catholicism, as demonstrated by his books Hitler’s...
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Ten years ago, when I was a 14-year-old high school student, my religion teacher arranged for me to interview Father Patrick Ahearn, a leading expert on St...
As we grow older, we no longer need to “fit in” but are free to be ourselves and explore new ideas. “Old age,” the Austrian novelist...
c. 2014 Religion News Service (RNS) The Moral Monday movement, birthed by activists who protest the actions of the North Carolina General...
By Pope Francis (Loyola, 2014) At the time of Pope Francis’ election, few of the former Archbishop of Buenos Aires’ written works were easily...
None of us want to think of the world going on without us. But if we plan wisely, we can help to leave it a better place for the next generation. For Charlie...
U.S. Catholic readers confess that sin isn’t what it used to be, but they still commit themselves to a virtuous lifestyle. Sounding Board is one person’s take...
A few years ago, Erie Benedictine Sister Joan Chittister, a prolific spiritual writer and one of the most prominent, outspoken contemporary American Catholic...
When I entered the confessional that day I assumed I would be absolved of whatever transgressions I chose to reveal. From what I’ve been told, Father Charles...
The question of what happens to us upon Christ’s return is one that has puzzled Christians since the beginning of Christianity. If you want to see how popular...