Hope for progress seen in papal visit to Turkey

This article is free for registered users. Pope Benedict XVI strikes a reconciling tone in his visit to the predominantly Muslim nation. By Russell Shaw.

Openers: Prescription for Christmas stress relief

Rx for Yuletide stress? In his weekly Openers column, editor Gerald Korson bemoans the anxiety over Christmas gifts.

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Growth seen in trend toward transracial adoptions

Color-blind adoptions: Why there's been an upswing in couples willing to accept children of other racial backgrounds. By Elisa Rose.

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Pope Benedict to fight for Europe's soul

Pope Benedict XVI strikes a reconciling tone in his visit to the predominantly Muslim nation. By Emily Stimpson.

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Believers must have right to worship, scholar says

Interview with Jean Duchesne: Catholics and Muslims should unite against a common enemy -- secularism. By Jeanette DeMelo.

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In Focus: Glory to the newborn king

In Focus: Christ Child in art. How the Baby Jesus is reverenced in image and devotion throughout the world. By Ann Ball.

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Vocation road trip?

Wanna go on a 'nun run'? Newest craze: Catholic collegians take whirlwind tours of area convents in search of a vocation. By Elisa Rose.

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Ready to meet Jesus?

Prepare ye the way to recognize him, says Carl Olson in his weekly Scripture column.

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Will there be peace at home?

Peace, relatively speaking: Advice on how to deal with the presence (or absence) of family members at Christmas. By Gail Besse.

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Pastoral Answers: Moderation in the body

Our physical bodies demand a healthy respect, says columnist Msgr. M. Francis Mannion.

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Help was not lost

Healing the hospitals: A Catholic health mission finds a new model for serving New Mexico's ethnic poor. By Eddie O'Neill.

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Our Takes: Of couch potatoes and desk potatoes

Our Takes: Is the Internet making kids 'desk potatoes' as well as 'couch potatoes'? By OSV Staff.

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Counter Culture: Remember your 'Os'

Kathy Shaidle reflects on the return of the 'O'(not 'Oprah') antiphons for Advent.

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Spectator: To kneel or not to kneel

Please kneel? Mass confusion aside, publisher Greg Erlandson affirms that its all about Gods glory.

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Letters to the Editor

Free to registered users. OSV readers comment on crossover voters, elder abuse and Christmas displays.

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Editorial: The soul of Europe

Finding common ground for the sake of Europe's soul. By the OSV Editorial Board.

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