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In All Things
The Conferences this Fall on "Sexual Diversity and the Catholic Church"
Tom Beaudoin
I see from recent posts here that the More Than a Monologue Sexual Diversity and the Catholic Church series of conferences at Fordham University Union Theological Seminary Yale Divinity School and Fairfield University is already getting some attention The conferences which will focus on LG
In All Things
Lent, Screwtape and Libya
William Van Ornum
Several months ago I mentioned we d be discussing C S Lewis s Screwtape Letters here during Lent Now is a good time mdash acts of warfare are ongoing in Libya mdash and in Screwtape Lewis confronts readers with an underlying question what importance is to be given to the inner spiritual life th
In All Things
Archbishop Dolan on '60 Minutes'
Michael J. O’Loughlin
From 60 Minutes In a wide-ranging interview with Morley Safer New York s Archbishop Timothy M Dolan discusses the sex abuse crisis in the Catholic Church his current mission and the state of the church in America nbsp Link to full video here Michael O Loughlin
The Curious Numismatist: Resources on Vatican coins and medals
William Van Ornum

William Van Ornum's survey of the Vatican tradition of coin and medal making appears in the March 28 issue. Here he offers additional resources for coin enthusiasts. To browse additional coins and medal produced by the Vatican, view our slideshow.

Books

Papal Coins, Allen G. Berman (South Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1991). The standard reference book on papal coins.

Signs Of the Times
Setbacks for Qaddafi Opposition; U.S. Debates No-Fly Zone
From AP, CNS, RNS, Staff and other sources

Calls for the creation of a no-fly zone over Libya grew louder as civilians came under fire from forces loyal to the Libyan leader.

Of Many Things
Of Many Things
Maurice Timothy Reidy
My feeble attempts to pray in another language
Signs Of the Times
Philadelphia Suspends 21 Priests
From AP, CNS, RNS, Staff and other sources

The announcement on March 8 represented an embarrassing turnaround for Cardinal Justin Rigali.

Columns
Authentic Democracy
John J. DiIulio, Jr.
Historically, empires, dynasties and dictatorships have been the rule.
Culture
Scripture Passages: The Bible's influence through history
Daniel J. Harrington
The Bible's influence through history
Art
Spiritual Currency: The Vatican's coins of the realm
William Van Ornum

Vatican coins and medals offer something more than the average penny.

 

Signs Of the Times
Was Shahbaz Bhatti a Martyr?
From AP, CNS, RNS, Staff and other sources

Bishop Andrew Francis of Multan said: “Bhatti is a man who gave his life for his crystalline faith in Jesus Christ."

Current Comment
Current Comment
The Editors
Fast Train Coming?; Congress Kills the Dialogue; Tax-Dodge City
Signs Of the Times
New Orleans School Paddles On?
From AP, CNS, RNS, Staff and other sources

For the past 60 years, St. Augustine High School in New Orleans has allowed the corporal punishment of students.

On Call in Amuru: A report from the margins of global health care
Michael J. Westerhaus
A report from the margins of global health care
The Word
Water From Another's Well
Barbara E. Reid
Third Sunday of Lent (A), March 27, 2011
Letters
Letters
The Man’s ‘Ideal’ Role? Contrary to M. Cathleen Kaveny, in “Defining Feminism” (2/28), it does not seem that Pope John Paul II truly respected women—not real women. Instead, he valued his personal image of what he perceived as the “ideal” woman, Mary.
Signs Of the Times
Bishops Review Border Violence
From AP, CNS, RNS, Staff and other sources

Shared concerns over violence among Mexico’s drug gangs were discussed by bishops from dioceses along the Texas-Mexico border.

Editorials
Just Adjustments
The Editors
Unions have sometimes abused their power, but they are necessary for securing a just society.
Signs Of the Times
News Briefs
From AP, CNS, RNS, Staff and other sources

Representative Peter King of New York convened controversial congressional hearings on March 10 to investigate “the extent of radicalization in the American Muslim community.”