books BooksFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview Radio Interview: Finding hope in the midst of sorrow Catholic Review StaffFebruary 10, 20251 min read In a new book, “Climbing the Rainbow,” Kathy Wandishin shares her family’s harrowing journey of losing a son and offers some profound insights about the nature of grief and the importance of hope and trust in God. BooksNewsVaticanWorld News Faith and the final frontier: Jesuit astronomer releases guide to the cosmos Carol GlatzFebruary 8, 20254 min read Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno, who has led the observatory since 2015, shares his journey of becoming a Jesuit astronomer, explains the compatibility of science and faith and guides readers on how to look at the heavens in a new book released Feb. 4 by Loyola Press. BooksFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope: Indifference, pride fuel world’s horrors; selfishness is suicide Carol GlatzJanuary 15, 20254 min read Climate change and poverty are “the sick fruit” of pride, selfishness and a “blind war” humanity has declared against itself and the planet, Pope Francis said. BooksFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope looks back on his life, urges people to look to future with hope Cindy WoodenJanuary 14, 20256 min read While calling himself an “old man” and saying he never expected to be pope this long, Pope Francis said he still has dreams for the future. Arts & CultureBooksCommentary Tolkien’s world, still popular on the big screen, began with faith and words Cecilia HadleyDecember 18, 20247 min read J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth — the world of “The Lord of the Rings” and now the new animated film “The War of the Rohirrim” — was born, first and foremost, from Tolkien’s intense and lifelong love for language. BooksFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Iraqi police intercepted terrorists planning to assassinate him, pope says Carol GlatzDecember 17, 20244 min read On Pope Francis’ 88th birthday, two major newspapers on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean published two different excerpts from his new book on hope. BooksCommentary Surrendering emptiness in Advent Lauretta BrownDecember 12, 20246 min read Childish musings and wonder can give way to mystery as we get older and the idea of a young woman conceived without sin, bearing the son of God seems so far away from everyday life. BooksCommentaryThe Catholic Difference Books for Christmas – 2024 George WeigelDecember 11, 20245 min read In the spirit of happy browsing, here are some suggestions for Christmas book-giving (not “gifting”!) at a historical moment that needs equal doses of realism and hope. BooksFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio InterviewYouth Ministry Radio Interview: New books invite children to explore faith in deeper ways Catholic Review StaffNovember 18, 20241 min read Catholic Review Managing Editor George P. Matysek Jr. talks with two Daughters of St. Paul about their new books geared to children. BooksJubilee 2025NewsVaticanWorld News Be on the lookout for hope; keep moving forward in faith, pope writes Cindy WoodenNovember 7, 20244 min read In preparation for the Holy Year 2025, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, the Vatican publishing house, prepared collections of Pope Francis’ writing and preaching about Christian virtues with new introductions from the pope. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 12 Next