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St. Josemaría Escrivá tops the charts, a century after his priestly ordination
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St. Josemaría Escrivá tops the charts, a century after his priestly ordination

Gina ChristianApril 5, 20254 min read
On the 100th anniversary of his priestly ordination, St. Josemaría Escrivá is topping the Amazon charts.
Eastern Catholics help church be fully ‘catholic,’ speakers say
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Eastern Catholics help church be fully ‘catholic,’ speakers say

Cindy WoodenApril 4, 20254 min read
The Eastern Catholic churches are not an “anomaly” or an “ecclesial monstrosity” but are Catholic communities with their own liturgical, theological, spiritual and canonical heritage that help make the church truly catholic, said Maronite Archbishop Michel Jalakh.
Radio Interview: Why Dante’s ‘Inferno’ matters today
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Radio Interview: Why Dante’s ‘Inferno’ matters today

Catholic Review StaffMarch 31, 20251 min read
In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, host George Matysek speaks with Jason M. Baxter, a professor and executive director of the Center for Beauty and Culture at Benedictine College in Kansas. A convert to Catholicism, Baxter recently published a new English translation of “Inferno” through Angelico Press.
Poetry key to understanding Pope Francis, cardinal, speakers say
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Poetry key to understanding Pope Francis, cardinal, speakers say

Justin McLellanMarch 24, 20254 min read
Pope Francis’ love for poetry is not just a personal interest but a key to understanding his vision of faith and humanity, said speakers at the presentation of a new book collecting the pope’s reflections on poetry and literature.
Flannery O’Connor’s 100th birthday parties celebrate author’s quirks, talents — and love of birds
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Flannery O’Connor’s 100th birthday parties celebrate author’s quirks, talents — and love of birds

Maria WieringMarch 20, 20256 min read
Long before Catholic writer Flannery O’Connor raised her famous peacocks as an adult in rural Georgia, she kept canaries and chickens at 207 E. Charlton St., her childhood home in Savannah.
Author and athlete, Mercy High basketball star reaches lofty goals on two fronts
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Author and athlete, Mercy High basketball star reaches lofty goals on two fronts

Nelson CoffinFebruary 19, 20255 min read
While 5-foot-7 senior guard Milan Brown honed her significant skills on the court, she was also working feverishly to complete another project that very few people her age would consider — getting her first book, “Stepping into History, A VR Adventure,” published in time for Black History Month.
Radio Interview: Finding hope in the midst of sorrow
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Radio Interview: Finding hope in the midst of sorrow

Catholic Review StaffFebruary 10, 20251 min read
In a new book, “Climbing the Rainbow,” Kathy Wandishin shares her family’s harrowing journey of losing a son and offers some profound insights about the nature of grief and the importance of hope and trust in God.
Faith and the final frontier: Jesuit astronomer releases guide to the cosmos
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Faith and the final frontier: Jesuit astronomer releases guide to the cosmos

Carol GlatzFebruary 8, 20254 min read
Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno, who has led the observatory since 2015, shares his journey of becoming a Jesuit astronomer, explains the compatibility of science and faith and guides readers on how to look at the heavens in a new book released Feb. 4 by Loyola Press.
Pope: Indifference, pride fuel world’s horrors; selfishness is suicide
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Pope: Indifference, pride fuel world’s horrors; selfishness is suicide

Carol GlatzJanuary 15, 20254 min read
Climate change and poverty are “the sick fruit” of pride, selfishness and a “blind war” humanity has declared against itself and the planet, Pope Francis said.
Pope looks back on his life, urges people to look to future with hope
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Pope looks back on his life, urges people to look to future with hope

Cindy WoodenJanuary 14, 20256 min read
While calling himself an “old man” and saying he never expected to be pope this long, Pope Francis said he still has dreams for the future.
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