CNA Columns
Same-Sex Unions: Uncertain Court vs Certain Pope
For the last 10 years, polls have indicated a steady increase in support of same-sex unions. In fact, The Wall... Read more
A meeting in Managua – liberation theology 30 years later
The earthquake that devastated the city of Managua in 1972 changed the capital of Nicaragua forever. Many areas were so... Read more
On Ascension Day the Whole Church Ascends to Heaven
The Preface of each Mass begins with the exchanges: “The Lord be with you,” “And with your spirit”; “Lift up... Read more
Celebrating Our Lady of Chartres
While the story of Fatima is well-known, that of Chartres still needs to be told.In the 1940s, a French monk... Read more
Is the legal system ready for all the acrimony over matrimony?
As president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, it is my personal responsibility and civic duty to speak... Read more
The courageous witness of Blessed Oscar Romero
Who would have predicted it?Who would have imagined on Feb. 23, 1977, the day of his appointment as Archbishop of... Read more
Mothers of the Bible
Mother’s Day has been celebrated throughout the world since the time of Ancient Greece. Most countries designate the second Sunday... Read more
The Pope’s visit and same-sex marriage
When Pope Francis comes to the United States in late September, chances are good that he will arrive in the... Read more
Lectionary-based catechesis for converts is inadequate
Recently, I received a letter from a woman in Portland, Oregon, with the question, “What do you think of lectionary-based... Read more
The Revolving Door
A few months ago, Jimmy Fallon, the late-night host at NBC, was reminiscing with his guest, Bill O’Reilly, about their... Read more
'Peace be with you'
“On the evening of that first day of the week,” according to the Gospel of John, “when the doors were... Read more
Papal Impressions
Last fall, while in Rome to take part in the extraordinary, multi-faith, Vatican-sponsored colloquium on the “Complementarity of Man and... Read more
'They did not believe'
The Gospels record at least seven instances of disbelief in the Lord’s Resurrection. The words were spoken not by outsiders... Read more
Thoughts on the Passing of Cardinal George
Cardinal Francis George, who died last week at the age of 78, was obviously a man of enormous accomplishment and... Read more
Raising perfect children by teaching authentic family values
Judith Martin (a.k.a. Miss Manners), the widely syndicated columnist, has written a number of books on proper social behavior. One... Read more
It's what you value
About ten years ago my wife purchased for me a box set of some of former Beatle George Harrison’s more... Read more
Händel’s “Messiah” at Easter Time
At Christmas time, millions around the world enjoy George Friedrich Händel’s “Messiah.” Apart from carols, it ranks among the season’s... Read more
Dialogue: an essential ingredient for peaceful relationships
According to the New York Times, during a White House luncheon in 1954 Winston Churchill said, “To jaw-jaw [talk-talk] always... Read more
The death penalty is morally obsolete
In April, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case out of Oklahoma (Glossip v. Gross) that challenges... Read more
From Cultural to Convicted Christian: Today’s Challenge
When Pope Leo III placed a crown on the head of Charlemagne on Christmas day in 800 A.D., the Holy... Read more
