On Monday, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case involving a graphic designer in Colorado who refused to design a website for the wedding of a same-sex couple. She argued that, if she was forced to do so, it
In his second Turning Point feature, Russell Shaw explores the life of St. Augustine, a headstrong, self-indulgent young man who became one of the most important Christian thinkers of all time and a saint. Shaw examines the story of Augustine’s conversion as
Our Sunday Visitor contributing editor Russell Shaw writes: “Recently, without intending it, I found myself reading at the same time the latest document from the Vatican’s synod office and ‘The Diary of a Country Priest’ by Georges Bernanos. The juxtaposition of these
OSV contributing editor Russell Shaw examines the recent surge in political violence across the country — and the perception that the violence is only coming from the right. Shaw writes: “A few days ago, Americans awoke to the news that a man
As the U.S. bishops prepare to gather for their fall assembly in Baltimore in mid-November, Russell Shaw writes about their decision to close more of their meetings to the media. “Open, honest and full communication is required for the good health of
On November 8, thousands of women and men will compete for public office in contests that raise a host of local, state and national issues. But many voters will vote less on issues as such than on their own perception of the
In a new series titled Turning Point, Russell Shaw will dive into the lives of people who after an encounter with Christ, became a disciple to go on to do great things. In this first piece, he explores Paul of Tarsus. Once
In his latest column for Our Sunday Visitor, contributing editor Russell Shaw writes that with Vladimir Putin threatening a nuclear response if Ukraine brings the fighting into Russia, it’s time for all sides — Ukraine and Russia, as well as those that
Contributing editor Russell Shaw looks back at the progress made — or lack thereof — in implementing the reforms of the Second Vatican Council. As we approach the council’s 60-year anniversary, Shaw writes that there is plenty of unfinished business pertaining to the
On the heels of several high-profile rulings last spring, the nine justices of the Supreme Court begin a new term Oct. 3. On their docket is a case involving a Colorado graphic designer who has been sued for refusing to create products