Tag: Catholicism
400 years ago, philosopher Blaise Pascal was one of the first...
David Hoinski, West Virginia University
In an apostolic letter released on June 19, 2023, Pope Francis praised the “brilliant...
What’s going on when the Virgin Mary appears and statues weep?...
Mathew Schmalz, College of the Holy Cross
Claims of appearances of the Virgin Mary and weeping statues have been...
It shouldn’t seem so surprising when the pope says being gay...
Steven P. Millies, Catholic Theological Union
Once again, Pope Francis has called on Catholics to welcome and accept LGBTQ...
The Christmas tree is a tradition older than Christmas
Troy Bickham, Texas A&M University
Why, every Christmas, do so many people endure the mess of dried pine needles,...
What is the rosary? Why a set of beads and prayers...
Kayla Harris, University of Dayton
It’s one of the most famous moments in modern Catholicism: the apparition of Our...
Jesus’ earthly dad, St. Joseph – often overlooked – is honored...
Gloria Falcão Dodd, University of Dayton
The United States celebrates Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June. Many...
Who are the Jesuits?
Dorian Llywelyn, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
For centuries, the Jesuits have worn many hats: missionaries,...
Pope Benedict accused of mishandling sex abuse cases: 4 essential reads
Molly Jackson, The Conversation
When Pope Benedict XVI resigned in 2013 – the first leader of the Catholic Church...
EXPLORING NATURE
The chickadee in the snowbank: A ‘canary in the coal mine’...
Benjamin Sonnenberg, University of Nevada, Reno
Wet snow pelts my face and pulls against my skis as I climb...
