Editorials
Papal Pilgrim
In his historic visit to the Holy Land, Pope John Paul II once again captured the imagination of the world.
Articles
Catholicism's Emerging Role in Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico these days, religion is on the rise.
The Return of an old Tradition
The Second Vatican Council promulgated on Dec.
Why Gun Control?
A number of years ago, when I was a parish priest, a woman preparing for baptism at Easter asked if she could speak with me privately.
Books and Culture
Culture
I’ve just finished reading Edward Hirsch’s How to Read a Poem (Harcourt Brace, 352p, $23 hardcover; Harvest, $15 paperback) with i
Books
The right to name Supreme Court justices, clearly among the most far-reaching of presidential powers, has received surprisingly little an
