March 4, 2013

Vol. 208 No. 7Whole No. 5002 Download PDF

Editorials

Current Comment

Revelations in Los Angeles; My Kingdom for a Hearse; Impunity on Trial

Point of Departure

Pope Benedict knows full well the truth of what Bernard wrote to Eugenius: You are Peter, not Jesus.

Articles

A Historic Departure
Drew Christiansen, James Martin, SJ, Vincent J. Miller, Sidney Callahan

On Feb. 11 Pope Benedict XVI employed an ancient language to announce a decision that will have far-reaching implications for the modern church.

To the Ends of the Earth
Chris Herlinger

There are hundreds of faith-based humanitarian groups working around the world today.

What Now?
Thomas J. Reese, Kenneth E. Untener

What is the precedent for a pope to resign?

Books and Culture

Books
Us Against Them
Mary Ann Donovan, S.C.
In her new book Candida Moss explains the "myth of Christian persecution."
Ideas
Listening for God in Unusual Places
Jay Parini
What sort of divine power did Robert Frost listen to?

Columns and Departments

The Word
Lost and Found
John W. Martens
Faith in Focus
The Godfather
Brian Harper
Would my new role involve too much responsibility?
Faith in Focus
Ignatius' Way
Chris Lowney
A new path for pilgrims, trekkers and cyclists
Columns
Portrait of a Lady
Margot Patterson
Of Many Things
Of Many Things
Matt Malone, S.J.
Poem
Mary of Sorrows
Diane Vreuls
Letters
Letters
Our readers

Signs of the Times

We Have Papabili!
'State of the Union' Outlines Social Policy
News Briefs