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In All Things
James Martin, S.J.
As part of our promise to nbsp furnish ample coverage of films nbsp in our online Culture section here is a new review of the blockbuster Avatar from a slightly different perspective nbsp Michael V Tueth S J of the Fordham University s Communication and Media Studies department admits he i
In All Things
Michael Sean Winters
The President rsquo s budget announced yesterday may have the finest calibration of budget details in the history of the human race But its delivery was not a political success and whether Budget Director Peter Orzag is a genius with numbers or not he was not very adept as he made the round of
In All Things
Tim Reidy
Who should play the leading role in rebuilding Haiti Why Haitians of course and yet few development organizations appear to be seeking local expertise In Voiceless in Haiti Brian J Stevens a former reporter for the Haitian Times provides distressing examples of the trend toward neglecting
In All Things
James Martin, S.J.
David Gibson over at Politics Daily has a great piece on the uproar over the newly announced Mother Teresa stamp nbsp Seems that some are objecting to her smiling visage gracing our letters and postcards nbsp And they re objecting for good reason nbsp The U S Postal Service s list of requ
In All Things
Michael Sean Winters
Fred Hiatt has an essay in this morning rsquo s Washington Post taking Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to task for his turn-around on the bipartisan Conrad-Gregg proposal to establish a bipartisan commission to recommend structural changes to the federal budget which like the Base Realignmen
In All Things
Austen Ivereigh
Pope Benedict XVI has given the first official Vatican confirmation that he will be visiting the UK in September to beatify Cardinal Newman The full text of his address to the English and Welsh bishops at the conclusion of their ad limina visit is here He doesn t give any further details nor even
In All Things
Austen Ivereigh
The Economist s brilliant cover of a haloed Steve Jobs carrying his new iPad made me think that -- pace the Vatican spokesman s nbsp warnings about obsessing with cyberspace nbsp - Apple s new gizmo could well transform church life Christians already use their smartphones and handhelds to read th
Signs Of the Times

Organizers say more than 100,000 participated in the Washington march this year.

Signs Of the Times

An ad profiling Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow's mother and her decision against medical advice not to abort him is scheduled to air during this weekend's Super Bowl.

Books
Michael P. Orsi
Mitch Albom's new book exemplifies a typically American, trans-sectarian optimism.
Film
John P. McCarthy

"Up in the Air" is a heady mix of social drama, dark comedy and, figuratively speaking, mile-high romance.

FaithIn All Things
Peter M. J. Stravinskas
Father Ryan contends that the bishops were just “worn down” by the Holy See and so caved in. I disagree.
Editorials
The Editors
Conservatives take to the courts to prevent Democratic legislative action.
The Word
Barbara E. Reid
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C), Feb. 7, 2010
Timothy Michael Dolan
Pressing problems Jews and Catholics must face together
Signs Of the Times

Cardinal Claudio Hummes said instances of abuse by priests are “criminal facts that the church can never tolerate in any way."

Signs Of the Times

The designation will continue for the next 18 months, and people may apply immediately.

Signs Of the Times

The massive amount of aid pouring into the country is dwarfed by the overwhelming needs of people who lost their homes, families, jobs and possessions.

Signs Of the Times

A pastoral letter said major sporting events often see "systems put in place to satisfy the demand for paid sex."

Books
Thomas J. Massaro
Migration is a phenomenon with many faces.