books BooksCoronavirusFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope, in new book, talks about personal ‘lockdowns’ that changed his life Cindy WoodenNovember 23, 20203 min read While the coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions have interrupted people’s lives and brought suffering on a global scale, every individual — including the pope — has or will experience traumatic interruptions in their lives, Pope Francis said in a new book. Arts & CultureBooksFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Dante is prophet of hope along life’s journey, pope says Carol GlatzOctober 13, 20202 min read In the run-up to next year’s 700th anniversary of the death of Dante Alighieri, Pope Francis said he hoped people would read the Italian poet’s work, especially the “Divine Comedy,” which still resonates today. BooksCommentaryFeatureUnconditional 7 Summer Reading Tips for Stragglers Robyn BarberryAugust 20, 20208 min read I have been teaching English for 14 years and can share with you a few tips that can help your child stop procrastinating and start celebrating the start of the school year. BooksFeatureMovie & Television ReviewsNewsWorld News Flannery O’Connor documentary opening in mid-July at virtual theaters Carol ZimmermannJuly 11, 20205 min read “Flannery,” a documentary about the life and writings of Catholic writer Flannery O’Connor, opens in select virtual cinemas nationwide July 17. AfghanistanBooksFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio InterviewWorld News Catholic faith shapes Phil Klay and bestselling war author’s writing George P. Matysek Jr.June 23, 20205 min read “I think a Catholic worldview inflects how I think about sin, about fallibility, about ritual and community and suffering, about being a physical body in the world, but also about being more than mere matter,” Phil Klay said. BooksLocal NewsRadio Interview RADIO INTERVIEW: Scott Hahn discusses death and resurrection of the body Archdiocese of BaltimoreMay 26, 20201 min read In the May 24 episode of “Catholic Baltimore,” Father Brian Nolan speaks with Dr. Scott Hahn, a Catholic theologian and bestselling author, about his new book, “Hope to Die: The Christian Meaning of Death and Resurrection of the Body.” BooksCoronavirusFeatureNewsWorld News Vatican releases book of pope’s homilies, prayers for ‘difficult times’ Junno Arocho EstevesApril 28, 20203 min read The Vatican published a free downloadable book of Pope Francis’ prayers and homilies responding to the trial and suffering of the coronavirus pandemic. BooksCommentaryCoronavirusGuest Commentary Lessons from the novel ‘The Plague’ Father Eugene HemrickApril 14, 20202 min read When overcome with fear, do we pray to a merciful God or see God’s wrath punishing us? BooksNewsObituariesWorld News Best-selling author formed enduring bond with worldwide readership Mike MastromatteoFebruary 3, 20204 min read Mary Higgins Clark, known as the “queen of suspense” to her millions of readers throughout the world, died of natural causes in Naples, Florida, Jan. 31. She was 92. BooksNewsWorld News Children’s book inspired by pastoral teaches lessons in overcoming racism Catholic News ServiceFebruary 1, 20202 min read “It is my hope that ‘Everyone Belongs’ will help families, schools and parishes engage in conversation and reflection about the dignity of every person made in God’s image,” Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana, said in a statement. Previous 1 … 9 10 11 … 11 Next