In late September, the state of Tennessee attempted and failed to execute Christa Pike, after 31 years in prison.

When I was a teen, we all participated in community service while we were preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation. I signed up for several activities, but the one I remember the best was making soup.

During Nebraska’s long struggle to end the death penalty, a weekly protest was held outside the governor’s mansion.

What had once been our youthful field of dreams, where we encountered mythic figures – Triandos and Wilhelm, Robinson and Aparicio, Palmer and Weaver – was a field of rubble.

My friend’s dear mother was nearing the end of her life, and I had assured her that I would pray.

Elizabeth Dias is a very good writer, and if you can get behind the paywall at the New York Times, try to read her lengthy piece about religious scholars meeting with Anthropic to discuss whether they could help instill morality into Artificial Intelligence.

I went on an unusual prayer retreat recently. I wore a helmet and cleats. It also involved two wheels and a strong headwind amid the rolling hills of southern Maryland.

Q: Catholic governors commit an obviously sinful act when they sign extremely permissive abortion laws. On the other hand, there is an extraordinary minister of holy Communion in my parish who told me she is pro-choice, but I’m not aware she has done anything to support abortion except maybe vote for a pro-choice candidate. My question is: At what point does being a pro-choice Catholic become sinful? (Indianapolis, Indiana)

Who are the voices working to ensure that the faith-based and human concerns are being heard in the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence (AI)? One of those voices, Ben Olsen, founder and CEO of interintelligence, a faith and technology advisory firm, recently spoke with OSV News’ Charles Camosy about his efforts connecting faith efforts with new AI technology.

This year marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. Unlike many famous and powerful people in history, St. Francis, the poverello, “the little poor one,” has not been forgotten. He remains one of the most beloved and admired saints who ever lived. But the world he lived in couldn’t be more different than the one we inhabit. Yet this saint speaks to our hearts and speaks to our times like few others.