The entire planet will soon be gripped in a sudden and near-religious fervor.
Ideas
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Catholic priests don’t wear suits to Mass. So why so many tuxedos at the Met Gala?
Celebrity culture’s boring (and not-very-Catholic) gender expression
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From Shonda Rhimes to Issa Rae, the rise of black women in television
In recent years, thanks to shows like Shonda Rhimes’ “Scandal,” there has been a rise in shows featuring black women, both on and off the screen.
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How painting can become an act of penance
Teaching in prison, and a racially charged encounter, amplified my consciousness of race in religious imagery.
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Jordan Peterson: An interview with the preaching professor
Mr. Peterson’s ‘12 Rules for Life’ has sold over 700,000 copies in the United States.
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Photographer exposes the oversimplified U.S.-Mexico border
In his photography, David Taylor shies away from stereotypes.
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Why telenovelas are a powerful—and problematic—part of Latino culture
Like soap operas in the United States, telenovelas began on the radio, with 30-minute daytime segments geared toward housewives in Latin America.
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Is ‘dialogue’ just an empty buzzword for Christians?
Charity is lacking in the dialogue of our polarized church. But this doesn’t mean something is wrong with dialogue itself.
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The Passions of Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan
The Gaffigans have produced comedy specials, best-selling books and five children. They even survived a brain tumor. What have you done lately?
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Catholics are sharing memes online. Is this the New Evangelization?
Can inside jokes among those who already speak the language of the church appeal to the outside world?