Raffella Fico, 20, is a good Catholic who prays to Padre Pio every night, her brother says. She's also a show girl, model, an aspiring actress who...
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Are we witnessing the end of neoliberalism in America or the birth of neo-neoliberalism (in which slavish devotees of deregulation will argue that what's...
Pat Reardon, a contributor to U.S. Catholic, poses an interesting question in today's Chicago Tribune: Is Catholicism trendy? The reason he asks is three...
Among increasing worries about money and financial markets, here's a sweet, inspiring story from the Chicago Tribune: A group of Girl Scouts from River...
Pope Benedict XVI sent some mixed messages on his trip to France, encouraging a warm welcome for those who reject the liturgical reforms of the Second Vatican...
France has long held the esteemed title at the head of this post, but its floundering church will certainly be in the spotlight as Pope Benedict XVI travels...
Below is the complete text of the Margin notes column I penned in the days following September 11, 2001. This article, "Choking on ashes," ran in the...
Pope Benedict XVI head off to Lourdes this weekend to celebrate its 150 anniversary, and he has a warning for all the journalists going with him: Remember to...
Found: The Internet. The Catholic Church has discovered that this is a great way to reach out to people they have lost (and that they are hoping not to lose)...








