I’ve Been at NPR for 25 Years. Here’s How We Lost America’s Trust…..
You know the stereotype of the NPR listener: an EV-driving, Wordle-playing, tote bag–carrying coastal elite. It doesn’t precisely describe me, but it’s not far off. I’m Sarah Lawrence–educated, was raised by a lesbian peace activist mother, I drive a Subaru, and Spotify says my listening habits are most similar to people in Berkeley.
Dignitas Infinita isn’t a perfect text, but it’s a strong one…
I was pleasantly surprised by the latest declaration from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, “Dignitas Infinita” on Human Dignity. I say this because of the tendency of the current pontificate to place greater emphasis on the aspects of human dignity the modern Western world tends to agree about…
Never-Before-Seen Images of Padre Pio Released to the Public…
To mark its 10th anniversary, the St. Pio Foundation in the United States has released 10 never-before-seen photographs of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio.
Poland must refuse to follow France in compromising on the sanctity of life
The lesson that the example of France gives us is that expanding the availability of legal prenatal killing does not stabilize the protection of life, but simply stabilizes and normalizes killing alone while also demoralizing the state, politicians, and society.
New York Catholic Workers bring new growth with rooftop garden
For decades the Catholic Worker movement has served meals at its two soup kitchens at Maryhouse and St. Joseph House in Manhattan’s East Village, feeding hungry New Yorkers from the thousands of pounds of fresh produce the workers grew at a farm in upstate New York named for the movement’s co-founder, Peter Maurin.
Take evil seriously, pope says at general audience
While intense feelings or drive — passions — are natural, Christians know they must be tamed and channeled toward what is good, Pope Francis said.
Arizona high court upholds 1864 abortion ban as ballot measure becomes likely
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled April 9 that a 160-year-old near-total abortion ban still on the books in the state is enforceable, a move that could shutter abortion clinics in the state. But, Arizona may have the issue of abortion on its ballot in November, which could undo those restrictions. The state’s highest court said […]
College sports association bans biological men from women’s sports
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) approved a policy on Monday that stated that biological men cannot compete in women’s sports in NAIA-sponsored college sports. The NAIA includes 249 schools across the U.S. and Canada, most of which are small, private colleges. Catholic colleges such as Benedictine College in Kansas, Ave Maria University in […]
Catholic bishops say abortion can ‘never be a fundamental right’ ahead of EU charter vote
Catholic bishops in the European Union on Tuesday reiterated that a right to abortion can never be a “fundamental” right ahead of a Thursday vote related to the insertion of a “right to abortion” in the European Union’s Charter of Fundamental Rights. A draft resolution set to be voted on April 11 would amend the EU’s charter, […]
Poland must refuse to follow France in compromising on the sanctity of life
The lesson that the example of France gives us is that expanding the availability of legal prenatal killing does not stabilize the protection of life, but simply stabilizes and normalizes killing alone while also demoralizing the state, politicians, and society.Read More