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Yes, pride truly does come before a fall

By Mary Eberstadt. How excessive self-regard — whether it's in our work or our relationship with the Church — can be deadly, and how putting others first reverses its effects

Why would something as horrific as this happen?

In Focus article on suffering by Bill Dodds

What the Church really teaches about evolution

By Benjamin Wiker. Evolution? Creationism? Intelligent design? Here's a crib sheet to what Catholics believe

What are the limits the Church places on evolution?

By Benjamin Wiker. Any view of evolution that assumes on principle that biological nature is entirely governed by chance and blind laws must be in error.

Warming to a Catholic vision of the environment

This issue has free access for all visitors. By Gerald Korson. Pope Benedict XVI urges more research and good stewardship

USCCB negotiates pitfalls of coalition memberships

By Russell Shaw. Pro-life activists cry foul over some alliances with pro-choice, pro-same-sex-marriage groups

U.S. Catholic politician courts ecclesial clash

By John Norton

U.S. bishops’ anti-poverty organization comes under fire

This article has free access for all visitors. By Scott Alessi. Groups raise concern over funding prac-tices of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development

The End Of The World As We Know It

This article has free access for all visitors. By Carl E. Olson. What the Catholic Church teaches about the last days

The Elephant in the Room

Editor's Opinion column by Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Cohabitation has become a way of life for many Catholics in these days.

Suffering of the Saints

If you want to be a saint, you might as well learn to embrace suffering

So, have you experienced any miracles lately?

Openers by John Norton

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. There is no denying that authentic Catholicism means running counter to the prevailing culture. The prevailing culture won’t take that without a murmur.

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Sarah Lang

Sacraments' origins

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. The seven that the Church recognizes are a continuation of Christ's ministry in history

Questions for critics of priestly celibacy rules

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Living one vocation well and faithfully is challenging enough, without adding the unique challenges of another.

Pro-life clinic provides physical & spiritual care

Obstetrics center serves women of all faiths, incomes -- could others follow its example?

Preparation, attitude key to a good catechist

By Father Robert Hater. We must remember to catechize in the spirit of Jesus, who showed special care for those society overlooks

Political poverty

Editorial

Passport to promiscuity?

By Teresa Tomeo. 'Safe Sex Passport' could lead young people away from narrow gate that leads to heaven

Paradox of Lean

This editorial column has free access for all visitors

Only God Knows the Path

In Focus article on suffering by Bill Dodds

Lust — why it’s the ‘it’ vice among the Seven Deadlies

By Mary Eberstadt. In our sexually toxic times, this sin racks up victims who buy the lie that pornography and sexual dalliances are just harmless pastimes

Lowly pamphlet's enduring popularity in high-tech world

By Bill Dodds. Religious tracts offer a bite-sized, economical approach to catechesis

Life issues not all equal

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Abortion is never acceptable, while the death penalty must be used only as a last resort

Latest trend: Couples sue each other over embryos

As more divorce cases highlight the plight of these humans, theologians debate how the magisterium should respond. By James Penrice.

'I've had to depend on the Lord'

By Bill Dodds

In Focus: Ghosts & the Paranormal: Unholy spirits

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. The Church and Bible leave open the possibility of ghosts, but experts warn of the dangers of dabbling with the occult.

In Focus: Disorder among the orders

This article has free access for all visitors. By Ann Carey. With vocations shrinking and financial problems looming large, some women Religious find themselves at a crossroads.

In Focus: Catholic myths Dispelled

By Mary DeTurris Poust. Sorting the facts from the fiction when it comes to the faith. First in a new monthly series, "What every Catholic needs to know."

Identity tempest

This editorial column is free for all visitors. How Americans Catholics can turn this crisis of Catholic identity into a 21st-century success story.

Hunger for his flesh

By Carl E. Olson. Want eternal life? Jesus spelled it out for us in a Bible passage that some seem to skip over

How you can strengthen faith formation

By Lorene Hanley Duquin. Easy ways to bolster your parish's efforts include learning your own faith, starting a library and identifying the talents of others

How to redefine failure as success

Our Takes. The new norm peddled in the media is truly happy people don't get married or have children.

Grading Catholic colleges' health insurance plans

By Valerie Schmalz. A maze of regulations and mandates, labyrinthine policies and high costs complicate Catholic colleges attempt to provide employee health insurance consistent with the faith

Farrah Fawcett: Faith of an 'Angel'

Our Takes. It's clear the Catholic faith made an indelible mark on Fawcett.

Faith and politics mix

Catholic Americans have the right to insist on policies that conform to Church teaching

Exposing flaws of Oregon's assisted-suicide law

By Valerie Schmalz. Lack of transparency and oversight, along with group's influence, worry opponents

Envy — the green-eyed snake that lurks in our hearts

By Mary Eberstadt. How we Christians can overcome our covetous culture

Enforced acceptance

Editorial

Economic optimism

Editorial

Crusading Atheism

Glad You Asked

Counting down (finally) to Nov. 4 Election Day

Openers by John Norton

Church charity mandates 'full' info on condoms

This article has free access for all visitors. Internal policy document cites downsides of condom promotion in AIDS prevention

Church cannot answer all end-of-life questions

By Nick Manette. Problems people have with illness are not from Church teachings but because we don't like to think about dying.

Church as scapegoat

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. In any society, the Church has a duty to speak out on behalf of its principles.

Church and suicide

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Catechism teaches we should not despair of eternal salvation of those who kill themselves

Catholics choose charities close to their hearts

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Individuals explain how they follow the Gospel mandate to help those in need

Catholic economists take issue with federal stimulus package

By Joseph O'Brien. They say the bill would have benefited from consideration of Catholic social tradition

Catholic coalition links care for climate and care for world's poor

By Mitch Finley. Environmental concern goes back to Book of Genesis, says bishop

Bioethical precipice

Editorial - The Church must make bioethical education for ordinary Catholics a priority.

Baseball player now pitches for the Catholic faith

By Joseph O'Brien. Pitcher Bobby Keppel has recommitted his life as a baseball player to Christ and his Church.

Awareness of need for adult faith formation

By Sarah Lang. Parish programs aim to satisfy Catholics' hunger to learn why they believe what they do

Atwitter over morality

By Teresa Tomeo. Research on rapid-fire media's effect not a surprise if you've read great Catholic writings

Abstinence debate?

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. Our increasingly sexualized culture has much more influence than any eight-hour school program could.

Abortion catechesis

Editorial

A moral alternative to treating infertility

By Valerie Schmalz. Technology developed by Catholic doctor treats underlying causes that prevent conception

‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ makes sense

By Russell Shaw. Accept homosexuals as neighbors, co-workers, parishioners and friends, but not the attempt to foist unconditional acceptance of the homosexual lifestyle