U.S. Catholic Blog

WristStrong for the Pope

It's become clear in the past week that Pope Benedict XVI does not watch the Colbert Report. If he did, perhaps he would have been aware of "wrist...

Follow up on “Under the gun”

As temperatures rise in the summer, so does violence in our streets. And it's been a tough summer for many families here in Chicago. This was a...

Harry Potter: Spiritual reading?

"Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince" premiered yesterday to rave reviews, including from the Vatican and the USCCB. "As they did in the...

Real life All Stars

Whenever I hear an athlete make reference to Jesus Christ, I'm always skeptical. Are they praising God for their on-field achievements or for the wealth...