Editorials
Religious Persecution
"Religious liberty is at the very heart of human rights, making the other personal and collective liberties possible," Archbishop Giuseppe Bertello, the Vatican’s Permanent Observer at the United Nati
Articles
Elin's Fevered Island
The first big surprise on landing in Havana, Cuba, is the magnificent new José Martí International Airport.
Mexico's Horse Race for the Presidency
In May and June, with the Bush versus Gore contest possibly a yawn, political buffs can turn south for a real horse race.
Ideology and Intimacy
I have resisted writing about the Elián González story for four months. Maybe it was the disproportionate amount of attention given to one child in the sea of this world’s suffering.
Books and Culture
Books
Developments in Catholic theology during the second half of the 20th century have not always found their way into the standard curriculum of
Books
In 1852 Sir Edward Creasy’s famous classic, Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World, indicated how certain major military engageme
Film
For years my shaving mirror has tried to convince me that I look just like Paul Newman: baby blues, wavy hair (with just a sprinkling of sal
Television
Woe to those who produce Jesus movies, for their worries will be many. The first task of a producer is to cast a credible Jesus.
