books BooksNewsSaintsWorld News Comic book tells story of Buffalo priest up for sainthood and beloved for his work with poor Kurt JensenJune 22, 20244 min read Dubbed by local newspapers as “the padre of the poor,” Father Baker (1842-1936) built, in addition to the basilica, an orphanage, a maternity hospital, a trade school and a home for infant care. BooksFeatureNewsRespect LifeSupreme CourtWorld News New book examines history of the fall of Roe and central role Catholics played in effort Kate ScanlonJune 21, 20245 min read In the nearly 50 years separating Roe v. Wade from the Supreme Court’s June 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision that reversed the court’s previous abortion precedent, abortion opponents argued against the Roe ruling many of them saw as judicial overreach. BooksNewsVaticanWorld News Sin will not keep Jesus away, pope pens in preface to Father Martin’s book Cindy WoodenJune 4, 20243 min read Jesus considers all the baptized to be his friends and will always try to restore them to life and health as he did with his friend Lazarus in the Gospel, Pope Francis wrote. Arts & CultureBooksMovie & Television Reviews ‘Wildcat’ a reminder of Flannery O’Connor’s enduring attraction Maria WieringMay 9, 20248 min read Ethan Hawke knows “Wildcat,” his film about the life and imagination of Southern writer Flannery O’Connor released May 3, is unlikely to attract general audiences. “It’s a difficult subject matter for a lot of people. They don’t know what to make out of it,” he said in a Q&A with media April 30. The film […] BooksFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview Radio Interview: Books and Authors: ‘My Life with the Jedi’ and ‘The Coin Flip’ Catholic Review StaffMay 6, 20241 min read Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Eric Clayton about his book, “My Life with the Jedi… The Spirituality of Star Wars,” and discusses how the religious elements of good, evil and redemption play into the epic saga. Managing Editor George Matysek Jr. chats with Elizabeth “Libby” Smith about her book, “The Coin Flip,” a historical novel based on a real-life event. BooksFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview Radio Interview: Deacon Fritz Bauerschmidt on the Love that is God Catholic Review StaffApril 8, 20241 min read Deacon Frederick “Fritz” Bauerschmidt discusses the nature of the love of God and how it can affect our lives. His book, “The Love that is God” was awarded the Michael Ramsey Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious awards for theological writing. BooksFeatureNewsWorld News Author’s winning mysteries combine adventure, history and faith Laura DodsonApril 7, 20245 min read Inspired by the enthusiasm and innate wisdom of his 12-year-old son, Antony Barone Kolenc is filling a critical void in the reading material for middle grade students that is exciting, compelling, faith-based and life-changing. BooksCommentary Asylum and helping the ‘Refugee on the Threshold’ Effie CaldarolaApril 6, 20244 min read In “Refugee on the Threshold,” Timothy Leacock tells of the long and harrowing journey of a Somalian man whose life was threatened by the terrorist group Al-Shabaab after he applied for a government job. BooksFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Cardinals worried about liberation theology in 2013 conclave, pope says Justin McLellanApril 3, 20244 min read A group of cardinals asked Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio in-depth questions about liberation theology and its political consequences before deciding to elect him pope in 2013, Pope Francis said. BooksFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News US ambassador to three popes says the church needs lay assistance at every level Gina ChristianMarch 29, 20247 min read Mary Ann Glendon — who served under St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis — recounts her Vatican experiences in her new book, “In the Court of Three Popes,” providing particular insight into how laypeople can more fully embrace their vocation and life in the Catholic Church. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 10 Next