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Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa, Nicaragua, a frequent critic of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, prays at a Catholic church in Managua May 20, 2022. A Nicaraguan court ruled Jan. 10, 2023, that Bishop Álvarez will stand trial on charges of conspiracy and spreading false information. (OSV News photo/Maynor Valenzuela, Reuters)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Kevin Clarke
Bishop Álvarez briefly materialized in Managua for a pre-trial hearing, accused of “conspiracy to undermine national integrity and propagation of false news.” A frequent government critic, Bishop Álvarez had strongly objected to the closing of Catholic radio and television stations last year.
FaithNews
Paulina Guzik - OSV News
The Dicastery for the Service of Charity, led by Polish Cardinal Krajewski, spent $2.2 million (2 million euros) in 2022 for humanitarian help in Ukraine.
FaithScripture Reflections
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
A Reflection for the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
pope francis at left, with out of focus cardinals and bishops sitting in front of the camera
FaithFaith
Justin McLellan – Catholic News Service
Lengthy, abstract homilies are “a disaster,” so preaching should be limited to 10 minutes, Pope Francis said to diocesan liturgical directors on Jan. 20.
Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
“On this joyful occasion,” Pope Francis said he also wished to express his “spiritual closeness to all those who are going through moments of trial caused by the coronavirus pandemic.”
FaithScripture Reflections
Cecilia González-Andrieu
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, by Cecilia González-Andrieu
Politics & SocietyEditorials
James T. Keane
Coverage of abortion as an issue was far more limited editorially immediately after the decision than in the decades since. Why?
FaithPodcasts
Inside the Vatican
On this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Ricardo da Silva, S.J., and Gerard O’Connell dive into information revealed about the late Cardinal George Pell and new insights in the case of Cardinal Marc Ouellet.
FaithFaith and Reason
Stuart W. Swetland
How can we help a new generation reconcile faith with reason? A new collection of the writings of the Jesuit physicist Richard J. Pendergast is a good start.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
J.D. Long García
In states like California, which expanded access to abortion after Roe was overturned last year, pro-life Latinos are asking: How can we make sure that the people who want to have kids are able to have them?
FaithScripture Reflections
Michael Simone, S.J.
A Reflection for Friday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time, by Michael Simone, S.J.
Paul Dano, left, and Michelle Williams in ‘The Fabelmans’ (Universal Pictures)
Arts & CultureFilm
Jim McDermott
At this point what could Steven Spielberg possibly have to offer? The answer, it turns out, is himself.
cardinal pell looks to the left wearing his miter and carrying his croiser while wearing fancy red vestments. a gray background is behind him
FaithExplainer
Gerard O’Connell
Cardinal George Pell, who died on Jan. 10, left behind an article and a memorandum that revealed his thoughts about Pope Francis, his actions, and future conclaves, among many others.
Politics & SocietyPodcasts
Jesuitical
This week on “Jesuitical,” Zac and Ashley talk with Brad Onishi, the author of ‘Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism — And What Comes Next.’
Politics & SocietyNews
Kate Scanlon - OSV News
The U.S. Supreme Court revealed Jan. 19 that after a monthslong investigation by its marshal, it has yet to identify who leaked the draft of the high court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
Arts & CulturePoetry
Elizabeth Martin Solsburg
The art didn’t impress us as much as the sidewalk moving us along
Arts & CulturePoetry
Brooke Stanish
maybe she woke up, a piece of manna in her bony fist
Arts & CultureBooks
Tom Deignan
In 'Spiritualizing Politics Without Politicizing Religion,' James R. Price and Kenneth R. Melchin argue that we need Sargent Shriver’s “Catholic streak” now more than ever to break through what they call the “fog of the contemporary culture wars."
Arts & CultureBooks
Jerome Donnelly
With his new book 'The Critical Revolutionaries,' Terry Eagleton focuses on the scholars who revolutionized literary study and foreshadowed the New Criticism movement that became widespread in mid-century American universities.
Arts & CultureBooks
Gregory J. Sullivan
In his new book, 'The Noise of Typewriters: Remembering Journalism,' Lance Morrow brings together memoir and history to remember some of journalism's greatest moments.