A new biography by Michael Heinlein, “Glorifying Christ: The Life of Cardinal Francis E. George, O.M.I.,” helps readers appreciate the quiet strength of the former cardinal of Chicago. Showcasing Heinlein’s thorough research, the book offers a comprehensive telling of Cardinal George’s life,
Just as Catholics worldwide commemorated Jesus' resurrection and his triumph of good over evil on Easter Sunday, theaters across the United States were preparing for the release April 14 of the latest "supernatural horror thriller" of good versus evil with "The Pope's
Should Catholics have piles of books? Father Patrick Briscoe explores this question in his latest column: “I’ve been looking longingly at the growing pile of books at my bedside. There’s just not enough time to delve into all the wonderful things I
Writer Colleen Pressprich offers an intimate look at a new book written by the mother of Blessed Carlo Acutis, Antonia Acutis, who shares how her son’s deep devotion to God helped lead her deeper into her own faith. Pressprich writes: “There are
On March 17, St. Patrick may get all the noisy notice, but just two days later, Catholics celebrate the solemnity of St. Joseph — spouse of Mary, stepfather to Jesus, and patron saint of the universal Church, fathers, workers, travelers — just
Writer Kenneth Craycraft examines Phil Klay’s short story “Fire in the Furnace” through a Catholic lens — one that is of particular relevance during the season of Lent. Klay tells the story of a Marine who feels guilty about the sins of
Columnist Kenneth Craycraft reviews Bob Dylan’s book, “The Philosophy of Modern Song,” in which Dylan explores the ability of music to convey deep emotion through its music and lyrics: “Rather than to analyze the songs, he uses them as points of departure
Everyone must engage in politics, which is simply what it means to take part constructively in the life of a nation or society, Pope Francis said in a new book of interviews.
Even the Gospel has "a political dimension" in that it seeks
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, archbishop of the Major Archeparchy of Kyiv-Galicia, “is a bridge between different eras: the communist persecution of the Church, its revival, and its response to various modern challenges, including the
A few years ago, the world was caught up with Marie Kondo, who made a name for herself by encouraging people to tidy up their spaces in order to live a better life. She was in the news again recently after saying