January 5, 2009

A video and photo gallery

A new look for America

Going to the Source Re David Gibson’s article on Catholics and biblical literacy (“A Literate Church,” 12/8): As a Catholic who frequently takes part in text study with Jewish communities, I find it depressing how rare it is to find Catholics (either priests or laity) who make an e

Looking at the global economy through the eyes of the poor

Bing, Bowie and that catchy Christmas carol

Toni Morrison's 'A Mercy,' reviewed

Some months ago my wife and I stood in the square facing the dome and western facade of St Mark rsquo s Basilica in Venice We marveled at the intriguing blend of Eastern and Western architecture before us We later visited the chapel in the crypt where the body of St Mark had lain for several ce