Mark Twain was half in love with her and called her “the most interesting woman that ever lived, and the […]
Dan Cirucci: Catholicism at a crossroads
It’s becoming increasingly clear now that Pope Francis’ days (if not hours) are likely numbered. The latest reports from The […]
Thom Nickels: The last Romanian princess
I’m on Amtrak’s Pennsylvanian traveling from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh to check out the legacy of the last Romanian Princess. Arranging […]
Thom Nickels: Picturing sainthood
The photographer says that Mother Teresa “had the ability to see goodness in each person without judgment.”
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Thom Nickels: Reforming the reforms in church architecture
While touring a number of Roman Catholic churches in Austria some time ago, I was struck by the haphazard clash […]
Christine Flowers: Kamala’s useful idiots
I don’t much care when non-Catholics hurl insults at us. I mean, I do care, but it’s not all that significant […]
Thom Nickels: Muscular Christianity? A Kensington mission has a different spin on church.
The mixture of brawn and macho with Jesus Saves Bible messages is appealing to youths who would otherwise never attend a conventional church.
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Thom Nickels: Contemplating the divine in Pennsylvania monasteries.
Reflections from a trip to two religious houses in the commonwealth.
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Thom Nickels: My dinner with Father Shinn
Looking back on a memorable dinner and conversation with a man of God.
By Thom Nickels