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Dante is prophet of hope along life’s journey, pope says
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.
7 Summer Reading Tips for Stragglers
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.
Flannery O’Connor documentary opening in mid-July at virtual theaters
“Flannery,” a documentary about the life and writings of Catholic writer Flannery O’Connor, opens in select virtual cinemas nationwide July 17.
Catholic faith shapes Phil Klay and bestselling war author’s writing
“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.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Scott Hahn discusses death and resurrection of the body
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.”
Vatican releases book of pope’s homilies, prayers for ‘difficult times’
The Vatican published a free downloadable book of Pope Francis’ prayers and homilies responding to the trial and suffering of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lessons from the novel ‘The Plague’
When overcome with fear, do we pray to a merciful God or see God’s wrath punishing us?
Best-selling author formed enduring bond with worldwide readership
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.
Children’s book inspired by pastoral teaches lessons in overcoming racism
“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.
Turkey Bowl at 100: History of ‘Storied Rivalry’ preserved in book
Read an excerpt from a new history of the Calvert Hall-Loyola Turkey Bowl.