The Greening of Detroit: Urban farmers reimagine a city’s landscape.
Urban farmers reimagine a city’s landscape.
America Wins at the CPA
America’s Web site has been awarded first place for the third year in a row by the Catholic Press Association. Many thanks to all of our friends and contributors for making this happen.
What Happened in Phoenix?: The complicated reasons behind an abortion at a Catholic hospital
The complicated reasons behind an abortion at a Catholic hospital
Of Many Things
Of Many Things
A distressing new report outlines the participation of medical professionals in torture.
Letters
Letters
Unfortunate Misunderstanding Please allow me to respond to two letters that appeared in your May 31 issue concerning the liturgical use of the capa magna at the solemn pontifical Mass celebrated by Bishop Slattery in Washington, D.C. Bishop Slattery has received close to 2,000 letters and e-mail mes
Editorials
Adrift in the Gulf
No human can calculate the cost of the oil spill to God’s good creation.
Faith in Focus
My Father’s Dreams
My father’s life was an invaluable lesson in political participation.
Books
Truth-Teller
Dietrich Bonhoeffer had a way of saying things that immediately cleared the air.
Henry’s Final Act
Roddy Doyle’s provocative trilogy raises important questions about the Irish past.
Film
Sequel Shock: Why do so many films disappoint the second time around?
Why do so many films disappoint the second time around?
Theater
An American Tragedy: August Wilson’s ‘Fences’ and race on Broadway
A string of race-themed shows on Broadway have struck chords with audiences eager to see the subject dramatized–or at least broached.
The Word
The Path to Life
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C), June 27, 2010
Laborers for the Harvest
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C), July 4, 2010
Columns
Uninformed Conscience
A conscience may be certain, but that does not mean it is correct.
Current Comment
Current Comment
Defining Aggression; National Day of Prayer; A Win-Win Situation
Faith
The Path to Life
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C), June 27, 2010
Signs Of the Times
Christians Have Special Role As Regional Peacemakers
Pope Benedict said that the upcoming Synod on the Middle East would “highlight the important value of the Christian presence and witness in the biblical lands.”
Borderline Thinking
The bishops of North America have called on their governments to address the economic root causes of hemispheric migration.
‘Jewish Boat’ Preps Gaza Blockade Run
“Our purpose is to call an end to the siege of Gaza, to this illegal collective punishment of the whole civilian population,” said the expedition’s organizer.
C.H.A. Committee Meets With Vatican
The talks focused in part on the association’s support for health reform legislation that the U.S. bishops opposed.
Treatment of Irish Children Challenged
The Irish practice of placing mentally disturbed children in adult institutions is “inexcusable,” said a report by Amnesty International.
News Briefs
According to the postulator for the sainthood of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, her cause is “still waiting for one more miracle.”
U.S. Scores Itself in Annual Trafficking Report
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the report shows Americans that human trafficking is “not someone else’s problem.”
Obama Thanks CHA for Backing Health Care Reform
“Your work, your passion, your commitment helped make the difference,” President Obama said.
CCHD Provides Additional $300,000 to Aid Gulf Coast
The grants are specifically designated for programs that provide a voice for fishermen and the communities affected by the spill.
Nuncio Calls Kyrgyzstan ‘Absolute Humanitarian Catastrophe’
Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendia said it was impossible to accurately count the injured because the Uzbeks are afraid to go the hospital.
Chinese Catholics Criticize Church After Factory Suicides
A priest identified only as Father Joseph admitted his church needed to mobilize the faithful to care for migrant workers.
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Culture
Vatican
Scripture
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