The Curious Numismatist: Resources on Vatican coins and medals
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:…
On Call in Amuru: A report from the margins of global health care
A report from the margins of global health care
Get Closer: Our desires for God come from God and lead us to the divine mystery.
Our desires for God come from God and lead us to the divine mystery.
Of Many Things
Of Many Things
My feeble attempts to pray in another language
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.
Editorials
Just Adjustments
Unions have sometimes abused their power, but they are necessary for securing a just society.
Art
Spiritual Currency: The Vatican’s coins of the realm
Vatican coins and medals offer something more than the average penny.
The Word
Water From Another’s Well
Third Sunday of Lent (A), March 27, 2011
Columns
Authentic Democracy
Historically, empires, dynasties and dictatorships have been the rule.
Culture
Scripture Passages: The Bible’s influence through history
The Bible's influence through history
Current Comment
Current Comment
Fast Train Coming?; Congress Kills the Dialogue; Tax-Dodge City
Signs Of the Times
Setbacks for Qaddafi Opposition; U.S. Debates No-Fly Zone
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.
Was Shahbaz Bhatti a Martyr?
Bishop Andrew Francis of Multan said: “Bhatti is a man who gave his life for his crystalline faith in Jesus Christ.”
Bishops Review Border Violence
Shared concerns over violence among Mexico’s drug gangs were discussed by bishops from dioceses along the Texas-Mexico border.
Philadelphia Suspends 21 Priests
The announcement on March 8 represented an embarrassing turnaround for Cardinal Justin Rigali.
New Orleans School Paddles On?
For the past 60 years, St. Augustine High School in New Orleans has allowed the corporal punishment of students.
News Briefs
Representative Peter King of New York convened controversial congressional hearings on March 10 to investigate “the extent of radicalization in the American Muslim community.”
Politics
Faith
Culture
Vatican
Scripture
Podcasts