books 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. BooksCommentary How to be ‘distinctly Catholic’ in a polarized political world Charlie CamosyMarch 25, 20246 min read Kenneth Craycraft, associate professor of moral theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and School of Theology in Cincinnati, Ohio, has a new book, “Citizens Yet Strangers: Living Authentically Catholic in a Divided America,” which looks at how faithful Catholics can engage in today’s polarized political climate. He recently spoke with OSV News’ Charlie Camosy about the book and the current political landscape. BooksFeatureNewsSportsWorld News Olympic gold medalist tells her story of ‘running from fear to faith’ in new memoir Kelly NicholaidesMarch 23, 20247 min read Over the years, Syndey McLaughlin grew up, learned to prioritize her goals, and leaned into her faith, she reveals in her new memoir, “Far Beyond Gold: Running From Fear to Faith.” BooksFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope, in new book, says he has not considered resigning Cindy WoodenMarch 14, 20243 min read A pope’s ministry is meant to last his lifetime, Pope Francis said, and, at least until now, he has not considered resigning. BooksNewsWorld News After a decade’s work, scholar brings Flannery O’Connor’s unfinished novel to light Maria WieringFebruary 19, 20245 min read Titled “Flannery O’Connor’s Why Do the Heathen Rage? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Work in Progress,” the 192-page book pairs O’Connor’s fragments with Wilson’s commentary on the events and writings that influence them. BooksFeatureLentNewsWorld News Lenten retreat: Book helps people explore pope’s teaching on belonging Cindy WoodenFebruary 16, 20245 min read Pope Francis’s concern for migrants and refugees, his focus on ecology, his calls to “go out” to share the good news of salvation, even his support for the controversial possibility of informally blessing LGBTQ+ couples flow from his conviction that people need to know they belong to God, to one another and to creation. Previous 1 … 2 3 4 … 11 Next