As Sam Tanenhaus makes clear in 'Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed America,' it is impossible to understand American politics and culture without grasping Buckley’s immense influence.

In "Sister, Sinner: The Miraculous Life and Mysterious Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson,' Claire Hoffman delivers with a fast-paced page turner on the life of Aimee Semple McPherson. This biography brings into print another review of the achievements and personal failures of this major pioneer of media evangelism.

Readers of Dave Barry’s latest, 'Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass: How I Went 77 Years Without Growing Up,' will find enjoyable excerpts from many of his most notable columns, surrounded by additional memories, commentary and, occasionally, the perspective of hindsight.

In 'Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America,' Christian Smith argues that traditional institutional religion has lost its grasp on America—at least among Americans under the age of 50.

Treating symptoms—even treating illnesses—is not the same as treating a person.

How should Catholics contend with the struggles of infertility? America's readers weigh in.

A Reflection for Thursday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time, by Joe Hoover, S.J.

The example of Blessed Floribert Bwana Chui shows us how to live for Christ: by dedicating ourselves to prayer, the poor and peace.

The six-day certification course aims to teach ‘how to honor deserving candidates and expedite their path to sainthood in the Vatican,’ according to the center’s website.

“Dear friends, a Bishop is a witness to hope by his example of a life firmly grounded in God and completely devoted to the service of the Church. This will be the case only insofar as he is conformed to Christ in his personal life and in his apostolic ministry.”