books BibleBooksFeatureNewsWorld News Bible is ‘key to evangelization’ and soul of theology, says Bishop Barron Julie AsherDecember 25, 20225 min read Bishop Robert E. Barron spoke to Catholic News Service about the Word on Fire Catholic Ministries’ Bible project, which will be a seven-volume series when completed. BooksFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Joyful Revolution: Happiness takes courage, rebellious spirit, pope says Carol GlatzDecember 17, 20225 min read According to Pope Francis, it takes courage and the grit of a “revolutionary” not only to follow Christ in today’s world, but also to be genuinely happy along the way. BooksFeatureLocal NewsNews In learning about saints, faith is strengthened, says book club participant Danielle BeanDecember 17, 20225 min read The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg began offering digital book clubs during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in June 2020, and they continue several times a year under the direction of Anita DiGregory, virtual experience facilitator for the shrine. BooksCommentaryThe Catholic Difference Books for Christmas – 2022 George WeigelDecember 7, 20225 min read A look at a few books that would make good Christmas gifts for Catholics. BooksFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview RADIO INTERVIEW: Vatican II book: ‘To Sanctify the World’ Catholic Review StaffOctober 10, 20221 min read Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with author George Weigel about his new book, “To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II.” The author discusses why the documents that came out of the church’s 21st plenary council are as beautiful today as they were when they were issued. BooksNewsWorld News Author, former Marine, ponders how faith tempers horror, violence Mike MastromatteoSeptember 23, 20226 min read In addition to garnering a National Book Award, “Redeployment” marked Phil Klay as a writing force to be reckoned with. BooksNewsSaintsWorld News Author of new ‘Mother Teresa’ book shares his encounters with the saint Christina Lee KnaussSeptember 7, 20225 min read Generations of people have come to know St. Teresa of Kolkata, better known as Mother Teresa, as a humanitarian, a role model, an example of holiness in action and an intercessor with God. BooksFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview RADIO INTERVIEW: Extraterrestrial Intelligence and the Catholic Faith Catholic Review StaffAugust 1, 20221 min read Is there intelligent extraterrestrial life elsewhere in the universe? And if there is, what do the Catholic Church, Scripture and theology have to say about it? BooksFeatureNewsWorld News Former assistant fire chief aims to create ‘sense of hope’ in 9/11 memoir Kurt JensenJuly 15, 20223 min read Joseph W. Pfeifer’s book, “Ordinary Heroes: A Memoir of 9/11” (Penguin Random House), published last year, won a Christopher Award in June. The awards, first presented in 1949 by the Christophers organization, founded in 1945 by Maryknoll Father James Keller, are presented annually for works that embody “the highest values of humanity.” BooksFeatureLocal NewsNewsRacial JusticeRadio Interview RADIO INTERVIEW: Black Catholic Nuns Catholic Review StaffJuly 11, 20221 min read In “Subversive Habits: Black Catholic Nuns in the Long African American Freedom Struggle,” Dr. Shannen Dee Williams provides the first full history of Black Catholic nuns in the United States. We speak with Dr. Williams about what inspired her to write this history and what she learned in her extensive research, which included a look at the Baltimore-based Oblate Sisters of Providence. Previous 1 … 3 4 5 … 9 Next