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Why Catholic colleges attract Muslim students

By Emily Stimpson. Some want to study in a faith-filled environment, while others are drawn to schools’ academics

What’s in The Shack ?

By Brother Ezra Sullivan, O.P. A Catholic reads William Young’s recent novel

Unpacking the legacy of Cardinal Avery Dulles

By Marcellino D'Ambrosio. Former student sheds light on a prominent American theologian

The Triune God

By Msgr. Charles Pope. The three persons of the Holy Trinity are equal, even though the Father is the source and principle

The life and leadership of St. Hildegard

By Barry Hudock. Get to know the medieval German mystic who will be a Doctor of the Church

The Body of Christ

By Msgr. Charles Pope. ‘Body’ refers to the whole dimension of Jesus Christ — his flesh, blood, soul and divinity together.

TCA Faith Q&A

Free to registered users. The Catholic answer to your questions about Scripture, theology, morality and apologetics. By Father Ray Ryland, Ph.D., J.D.

TCA Faith

This Q&A is free to registered users. The Catholic Answer to your questions about Scripture, theology, morality and apologetics.

St. Thomas Aquinas and abortion

By Msgr. Charles Pope. Saint’s writings on ensoulment have never been a factor in Church’s position on sinfulness of abortion

Revised Roman Missal: Understanding the reasons for the changes

By Emily Stimpson. How and why the Church is improving the English translation of the Roman Missal

Pope has proved to be born teacher

By Mark Shea. Through his books and encyclicals, Pope Benedict has given a treasury of insight to the Church

Pope Benedict’s new book earns far-reaching acclaim

By Mark Shea. His second installment of ‘Jesus of Nazareth’ is resonating with Protestant, Jewish scholars. Subscription required

Pontiff takes thoughtful look at Christ's origins

By Carl E. Olson. Pope Benedict’s ‘Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives’ may be only 132 pages long, but it is packed with insights on our Savior.

Openers: Pope drops bombshell on AIDS, condoms. Or does he?

This column by John Norton has free access for all visitors. Amid all the uproar over Pope Benedict XVI’s comments about AIDS and condoms in his new book-length interview, you could be forgiven for thinking he had actually said anything new.

Observations on hell

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Columnist responds to readers’ questions about Church teaching on hell, eternity and the afterlife

Noted evangelical scholar at Notre Dame

By Emily Stimpson. Historian Mark Noll believes the divide between Catholics and some Protestents grows smaller as politics, theology draw us closer together.

More Good News fromthe Psychological Front

Spirituality column by Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. To remain in the game, we played down some of the most important tenets of the Catholic faith.

More adult Catholics earning theology degrees through distance learning programs

By Stephanie Kornexl. Online courses provide a flexible, inexpensive alternative to traditional models

Modernism condemned as 'synthesis of all heresies'

In 1907, Pope Pius X defended Catholicism against heretical theology

Missing Pope Benedict

By Teresa Tomeo. Teaching, wisdom, humility will be missed from one of the greatest holy thinkers of our time.

Maguire's mission statement

In his weekly Openers column, editor Gerald Korson discusses the mission statement of Marquette University's theology professor Daniel Maguire.

Life is a pilgrimage

By Robert P. Lockwood. When we feel clueless or lost on the journey, take comfort that God always knows what he is about. Subscription required

Lessons from the pontiff

By Helen Alvare. Through his encyclicals and encouragement, Pope Benedict has touched millions

Jesus’ descent into hell

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. ‘Hell’ has two meanings in Catholic theology — the place of the damned and where dead await salvation

In Focus: Windows into heaven

By Mary DeTurris Poust. How the ancient art form of iconography can lead Catholics into a deeper form of prayer

IN FOCUS: St. Thomas sits at head of a lofty class

His Summa Theologica is a landmark, but he is just one of many influential Dominicans

Good Theology of Marriage and More

Book Review: The Nuptial Mystery

Global-warming homily

Church has plenty of resources within its theology to address concern for fate of earth.

Editorial: Recapturing the heart of Catholicism

‘As individuals and as the community of the Church, let us live the simplicity of a great love, which is both the simplest and hardest thing on earth.’

'Doh!' 'Simpsons' baby-boomer theology

Robert Lockwood reflects on the spirituality of the popular and long-running animated TV show, just in time for the new, feature-length movie.

Conference focuses on roots of common morality

By Russell Shaw. Pope sees study of natural law as crucial to worlds of politics and international relations

Choosing hell

By Father Robert Barron. People face eternal damnation when they willfully reject the love that is the essence and nature of God

Catholic Church is the one Christ founded on earth

Vatican document is the Church saying that she, not dissenting theologians, gets to say what her own teachings actually mean

Building character while developing the intellect

College section article by Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Three professors explain how they approach topic of virtues in the classroom

Anatomy of U.S. bishops' theological critique

By OSV staff. Doctrinal committee’s statement and responses from theological society offer insights into process. Subscription required