Editorials
Making Friends for Africa
"There has been no vocal, effective, reliable and consistent constituency for Africa in this country," complained Leonard H.
Articles
The Sisters of Life: An Interview With Agnes Mary Donovan
The congregation of the Sisters of Life was founded in 1991 by Cardinal John O’Connor of New York to promote the sanctity of human life.
Curious Compassion
'Better to lose with Bush than win with McCain?' "I’m pro-life." Simple as that. At least according to presidential candidate George Bush.
Pro-Life, Anti-Death Penalty?
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin articulated a consistent ethic of life, which included opposition to both abortion and the death penalty, in 1985.
Candor and the Court
Responding to conflicting appellate court decisions, the United States Supreme Court is now reviewing the constitutionality of the bans by some states on "partial-birth" abortion.
Abortion as a Sacramental Moment?
If Hollywood were to offer us a movie in which a father, guilty of incest with his daughter, was treated as a dignified, even sympathetic character, would anyone be offended? Would anyone notice?
Books and Culture
Books
Donald Cozzens sits at a unique crossroads, being both a priest of 35 years and the rector of a major seminary.
Books
With civil wars exploding around the world, the essays in The Open Door come at an opportune moment.
