This in response to the article “Catholic may be heartbeat from the presidency” (CR,Aug. 28). I am deeply concerned that some readers may focus on the word “Catholic” and interpret the article as an endorsement of the Obama/Biden campaign. The headline should have read, “Pro-abortion Catholic may be heartbeat from the presidency.”Read More
A funeral Mass for Sister Mary Anne O’Connor, S.S.N.D., was offered June 12 in the chapel at Villa Notre Dame in Wilton, Conn. Sister Mary Anne died June 7; she was 89.Read More
SAN FRANCISCO – Pro-life groups are asking California voters to approve a measure that would prohibit abortions involving underage girls until 48 hours after a parent or other family member has been notified.Read More
VATICAN CITY – The working document for this fall’s Synod of Bishops on the Bible called for a creative pastoral response to a growing hunger among Catholics for the word of God.Read More
In Tony Magliano’s post election column (CR, Nov. 4), he stated that it was quite difficult in deciding who were the most ethical candidates. Unfortunately, Magliano seems to assume that Catholics can assign equal weight to all issues. However this is not true.Read More
LIMA, Peru – In the bustling commercial town of Nueva Cajamarca, young women in tight skirts and midriff-baring tops watch curiously as a van bounces slowly down the dusty, rutted road. Catching sight of a local official in the vehicle, they dart into the open doorways of local bars.Read More
ROME – The seven deadly sins are still key to understanding and healing the social and personal ills plaguing humanity today, said an influential Jesuit journal.Read More
While Loyola University Maryland is known for having one of the best business schools around, it’s nice to get a little international recognition.Read More