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December 16, 8:37 pm
God bears our joys as well as our sorrows
By Elizabeth Kirkland Cahill
December 15, 9:27 pm
Advent might be a time for silence—but don’t get too comfortable.
By Simcha Fisher
December 15, 4:50 pm
We need not be shy about calling out to God for help
By Elizabeth Kirkland Cahill
December 14, 4:27 pm
Yes, Hallmark Christmas movies are cheesy. Here’s why we still love them.
By Colleen Dulle
December 14, 2:02 pm
Advent Playlist: Classic hymns to help you wait in hope
By Molly Mattingly
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Our Voices

Gerard O’Connell

Gerard O’Connell

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Colleen Dulle

Matt Malone, S.J.

Matt Malone, S.J.
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News and Analysis
The Editors: Expand the Earned Income Tax Credit
By The Editors
The free press gets on the president’s nerves. It’s supposed to.
By Ellen K. Boegel
Head of 9/11 Commission on five ways to prevent the spread of terrorism
By Tom Kean
Who will give Asia Bibi asylum? A blasphemy case in Pakistan puts Britain in a difficult spot
By David Stewart
Pope Francis

Pope Francis removes two cardinals embroiled in sex abuse scandals from advisory council

Pope Francis has terminated the services of three cardinals who for the past five years were members of his council of nine cardinal advisors.
By Gerard O’Connell

Where do the biggest Vatican stories of 2018 stand now?

This week before “Inside the Vatican” goes on break, we are giving you a round-up of this year’s top Vatican news.
By Colleen Dulle
Sister Helen Prejean fought the death penalty—and won
We talk to Sister Helen about how “sneaky Jesus” changed her life forever.
Zac DavisDecember 14, 2018

November 11, 2018
Phil Klay: Catholic Poet & Patriot

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June 19, 2018
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In Review

The Velvet Underground: rock’s first cult band

In a new exhibit, we are treated to a kind of shrine to the band’s origins.
By Rob Weinert-Kendt

‘Brideshead Revisited’ changed my life. Can it work its magic on the ‘Downton Abbey’ generation?

A 11-part television adaptation of Evelyn Waugh’s great novel aired weekly on PBS in 1981.
By Rob Weinert-Kendt

‘Silent Night’ turns 200 this year. Is it the greatest Christmas song ever?

The Rev. Joseph Mohr wrote the words to the hymn as a reflection on peace after a summer of violence in Salzburg.
By Edward W. Schmidt, S.J.