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Will the academy go for 'Brokeback'? Will anybody

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Will Olympics bring human-rights reform to China?

This article has free access for all visitors. By Gerald Korson. It may be too early to tell, but some surprising improvements are being spotted during games

Why immigration reform is of concern to Catholics

By Gerald Korson. All human issues have moral dimensions, says bishop in support of 'just and rational' policy.

Why Did Judas Betray Jesus?

This article has free access for all viewers. By Gerald Korson. Exploring the motives of an infamous apostle

White House lawn order has same-sex couples scramb

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When searching for meaning why do many dial 'O'?

When people search for meaning, why do so many dial 'O'?

When a diocese downsizes parishes, what is the upside?

By Gerald Korson. Reconfiguration can mean more efficient use of Church resources

What this dad doesn't want for Father's Day

What is a Victim Soul?

By Gerald Korson. Witnesses to the mystery of redemptive suffering.

We're much obliged, but let's not be content with

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Welcome, converts -- and may we undergo conversion

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Weekly Scripture columnist passes torch

Torch passes from weekly Scripture columnist to his star student

We are Easter people

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Ways to minimize pain of reconfigurations

By Gerald Korson. Process should be transparent and include input from each of the parishes involved, says priest who facilitates mergers

Was it black preaching, or are we overreaching?

Rhetoric of Obama's pastor may sound harsh, but black Catholics say it must be heard in historical and social context

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

Veterans up to four times more prone to suicide

This article has free access for all viewers. By Gerald Korson. Chaplains say 'first responders' are needed to reverse increasing rates among soldiers

Valentine lessons in love from Pope Benedict

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Unusual scholarships show Catholic students the money

By Gerald Korson. Is your last name Zolp? You're in luck at Loyola University in Chicago

To be arid is human

Try these conversation starters with God

Tips on coping with clergy shortages

In his Openers column, Editor Gerald Korson advises to look to rural dioceses for tips on coping with clergy shortages.

The pope and the pol address climate change

Al Gore and Pope Benedict both say global warming is a moral issue

The cult of the busy

Working too hard is different from hard work.

Sting reignites claims of abortion's racist ties

This article has free access for all visitors. By Gerald Korson. Planned Parenthood clinics willing to pocket donations earmarked for abortion of black babies, UCLA pro-life student magazine reveals

Stewardship process plays to parishioners' strengths

By Gerald Korson. Through popular leadership book, Catholics can identify and develop their God-given gifts

Sports and Faith

When it comes to sports and faith, the World Cup runneth over

Secular institutes are 'leaven in the world'

By Gerald Korson. They let Catholics achieve sanctity in their ordinary lives.

School health center expansion raises alarm

If measure holds up, preteens at Maine school can get birth control without telling parents

Same-sex marriage: a trend to sweep the nation?

By Gerald Korson. Despite losses, the fight for traditional matrimony still eclipses homosexual unions

'Rosary priest' gave it all for her

By Gerald Korson. This year marks centennial of birth of priest who brought Marian prayer to millions -- both in person and on television

Rising food prices force tough choices among poor

By Gerald Korson. Many at risk of going hungry as World Food Program hit with $500 million deficit for its food-distribution program

Respect the person, but recognize the disorder

Free to registered users. By Gerald Korson. As the U.S. bishops prepare to vote on a document about pastoral care of homosexuals, we revisit the Church teachings.

Remembering the pope

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Rehabilitating Judas

What would we do for 30 pieces of silver?

Raising large families

In his Openers column, Editor Gerald Korson discusses the dilema of raising large families in a culture that doesn't understand.

Pro-life preacher knows cost of discipleship

By Gerald Korson. This pastor does more than preach from the pulpit -- he is taking a stand against abortion and urging others to join him

'Prairie Home Companion'

celebrates life, reminds us of death

Porn in the USA

In his weekly Openers column, editor Gerald Korson brings to light the porn industry's leadership in the use of technology

Pope angers Muslims; Turkey still on

This article free to registered users: Pope's address on cultural dialogue largely lost as media takes historical reference out of context. By Gerald Korson.

Persecution forces Iraqi Christians to flee

By Gerald Korson. Bishop links persecution to presence of U.S. military forces, especially in southern Iraq

Parishioners want a say in the future

By Gerald Korson. In this In Focus article, our editor discusses how diocese must make difficult decisions about reconfiguring parish and pastoral structures.

Papal visits tend to give vocations a 'bump'

Gerald Korson Being in the presence of the pope reminds young faithful of beauty, grace of the office

Outcry over universities' mega-endowments grows

By Gerald Korson. Some consider going tuition-free, but smaller schools feel the pinch

Openers: Quest for God in the monastery

Column by editor Gerald Korson. The Learning Channel's reality series, "The Monastery," gets a thumbs-up for watching.

Openers: Prescription for Christmas stress relief

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

Openers: Pastoral issues focus of U.S. Bishops

Column by Gerald Korson, editor. The fall meeting of the U.S. Bishops will cover a number of topics, from reorganization to liturgy.

Openers: Observations and memories of my father

Column by Gerald Korson, editor. Our editor shares memories of his later father.

Openers: Look at state ballot measures

Editor Gerald Korson's Openers column on the importance of looking at your voting ballot through a "lens of Catholic teaching."

Openers: Hope for a 'reform of the reform'

This week's column by editor Gerald Korson. Here's his report on the recent conference of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars.

Openers: Continual conversion

Editor Gerald Korson's Openers column, this week focusing on the work of catechists.

Openers: Columbus takes bronze

Editor Gerald Korson's Openers column on Columbus Day, and various ideas on who was really first to "discover America."

Openers: Church of their memories

Our Sunday Visitor Newspaper Openers column by Gerald Korson, editor

Openers: 'Barrio' Bishop Alphonse Gallegos

Openers column by editor Gerald Korson. Is the "Barrio Bishop" Alphonse Gallegos another saint for our time?

Openers: 9/11 lesson

Editor Gerald Korson's weekly column, this week forcusing on the lessons of 9/11

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Keep these New Year's resolutions, or we haven't got a prayer

Onward, Christian stewards

By Gerald Korson. Stewardship means conversion to a more Christ-centered way of life

News developments to watch for in 2008

This year, keep an eye on the election derby, a Muslim dialogue, the immigration 'nonissue' and a pope full of surprises

Neither a pat answer nor a placebo

In his Openers column, editor Gerald Korson considers what prayer is not and what it truly is.

Movie Review: Faith and football

Gerald Korson reviews 'Facing the Giants,' a small-budget Christian film worthy of its advance hype.

More important than 'socialization' is preparing c

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Minor seminaries: Are they making a comeback?

By Gerald Korson. A youth movement in vocations indicates these seminaries could make a comeback

Midwest sees brunt of Burmese relocation efforts

Numbers of refugees have spiked 2,400 percent in past year -- strapping Church, community resources -- with more on the way

Mideast alliance may doom resolution on tragedy

When is genocide not called 'genocide'? When strategic interests are threatened

March, lobby, give and mime, but the real battle i

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Mailbag: Don't mind that you turn to us for info.

In his Openers column, Editor Gerald Korson encourages readers to continue requesting information from OSV.

Maguire's mission statement

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

Look of love worth a thousand words

In his Openers section, Gerald Korson takes a new spin on the "look of love."

Limbo document emphasizes 'hope of salvation'

Theory has 'no clear foundation in revelation,' so unbaptized infants are left to God's mercy.

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Leaping for the gift of life

Leaping for the gift of life: An unborn child shall lead them.

Keeping up with the Joneses

Editor Gerald Korson tells the story of five Catholic women who had a sudden "career change" in the 1930s.

In Focus: Protesters seek to rescue their parishes

By Gerald Korson. Dioceses try to persuade parishioners to participate in rebuilding process

In Focus: Easing the transition

By Gerald Korson. Reconfigurations are a sad fact of life in dioceses across the nation, but proper aftercare can make the process less painful

In debate over condom use, the rubber has not yet hit the road

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'I'm the Supreme Pontiff, but call me Ron'

'I'm the Supreme Pontiff, but call me Ron - everyone does'

If we're passionate about our faith, we'll do more

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How to raise kids Catholic in today's busy world

Editor of new "Take Out" magazine says parents must equip themselves to pass on faith

How to lead like Christ, Catholic-style

In Focus (Stewardship special section) article. By Owen Phelps. Book shows how being a good steward is intertwined with roles of servant and shepherd

How about a weeklong reality check of our televisi

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Hospitality goes way beyond greeters

By Gerald Korson. St. Mary Cathedral in Colorado Springs extends welcome to homeless, senior citizens

Here's our letters policy

Editor Gerald Korson explains OSV's "letters to the editor" policy.

Here's a little piece of Lenten advice

In his Openers column, Editor Gerald Korson encourages readers to not give up on giving up.

Got a question about the Church?

The answer's in the almanac.

Good news for OSV subscribers

Openers column by Gerald Korson--OSV subscribers can now access your subscription online. Subscribe today for immediate access!

Getting hymns and prayers right

In his Openers column, Editor Gerald Korson discusses how easy it is to misquote hymns and prayers.

General shares the faith that drives him

Vietnam War hero still prays for the men he lost in 1965 battle

Gene genies' new research

In his weekly Openers column, Editor Gerald Korson discusses how new research highlights pro-choice inconsistency.

Foundations erase vocation obstacle of student-loa

Gerald Korson Organizations help people who feel called to priesthood or religious life overcome financial problems so they can enter communities

For the love of Christ: Seven habits for a sober s

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For everything, there is a season

For everything there is a season -- including a time to leave.

Football and Faith

Super at the game of football, they bowl us over with faith, too

Family values face new challenges at United Nations

By Gerald Korson. Pro-abortion, population-control ideologies gain support

EWTN is still thriving

A quarter-century after its founding, Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) is still thriving.

Eternity awaits father who carried his daily cross

In his weekly Openers column, editor Gerald Korson reflects on his father's life.

Essentials of a college education

In his weekly Openers column, Editor Gerald Korson discusses the increase in price for birth-control on college campuses.

Entrance exams

The exorcisms during the scrutinies aren't like what you've seen from Hollywood but still evoke power over sin

Editors, staff, readers win top honors

Contributing editors, advertising staff, readers win top honors

Editorial: Time on our side

This week's editorial focuses on the least-read book of the Bible: Revelation, and its implications for today.

Document reclaimed mission of Catholic schools

By Gerald Korson. In 1990, Pope John Paul II issued an apostolic constitution on Catholic identity on campuses; see how his guidance is applied today

Did voters throw out baby with the bath water?

Did voters throw out the baby with the bath water this month?

Debt be not proud: Giving student loans the old co

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Death of a national healer

The late President Ford didn't always see eye-to-eye with the Church, but his short term left a mark on the U.S.

Deacons begin to overcome identity crisis

Gerald Korson Parishioners and even some priests misunderstand role of the diaconate

Days in the land of Elvis teach us about poverty

In his Openers column, editor Gerald Korson recollects on a Habitat for Humanity trip to Mississippi and the issue of poverty in our own backyard.

Crisis' take on crisis reveals advantages

In his Openers column, Editor Gerald Korson discusses the advantages of smaller dioceses.

Conscience at heart of debate over role of faith a

Bishops say Catholic legislators must align with 'moral principles'

Census statistics don't measure pain of poverty

By Gerald Korson. Eradicating it must be a matter of national priority, Catholic Charities head says

Catholics could use a lesson or two

Catholics could use a lesson or two in expressing public outrage.

Catholic schools: Making saints

Editor Gerald Korson highlights an Ohio school's program that exemplifies the Catholic mission of training children in the virtues.

Catholic leaders sport differing views of Olympics

This article has free access for all visitors. By Gerald Korson. Some call for a boycott, while others see Beijing Games as a chance to promote peace

Catholic Joe Biden brings strengths, liabilities

This article has free access for all visitors. By Gerald Korson. While 'personally opposed' to abortion, senator is 'hardly heroic' on life issues

Catholic college commencement messages: Find reasons for hope

By Gerald Korson. Last spring's graduation keynoters urged students to seek opportunities during crisis

Can't make World Youth Day in Sydney?

By Gerald Korson. Discouraged by high costs, dioceses, parishes make alternate plans

Candlemas and Groundhogs

In his weekly Openers column, Gerald Korson highlights the significance and history of these hollidays.

Can a Catholic support a pro-choice candidate?

By Gerald Korson. Yes, but Church urges deep 'soul searching,' vigorous efforts to sway politician on abortion

California isn't heaven, but its missions are sure

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Boston continues healing after pontiff's visit

This article has free access for all visitors. By Gerald Korson. At the epicenter of the clergy sexual-abuse scandal, hope and forgiveness are beginning to ease the pain

Boom in number of Episcopalians 'coming home'

Network of former Protestant church leaders. Pastors help colleagues "swim the Tiber"

Boisterous Archbishop Dolan named to head New York

By Gerald Korson. This article has free access for all visitors. Appointment seen as boon to Big Apple, U.S. Church

Black Catholics divided on Obama's election

By Gerald Korson. While some are proud to see a fellow African-American in the White House, many mourn his pro-abortion agenda

Benny and the debts: What really needs adjustment

In his Openers column, Editor Gerald Korson discusses the debt problem of poorer countries.

Auction action: Catholic group bids eBay to block

As affronts to mothers abound, we offer gratitude

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Are we prepared to have Christ under our roof?

In his weekly column, Gerald Korson asks: Are we interiorly prepared to have Christ "enter under our roof" at holy Communion?

Advertisement position on abortion

Nothing ambiguous about advertisement's position on abortion.

Accent on better relations between international pastors and parishioners

This article has free access for all visitors. By Gerald Korson. For foreign-born priests, training opens clearer communication lines

A troubled but essential journey

By Gerald Korson. The U.S. bishops' top ecumenist explains what Catholics hope to achieve in dialogue with different denominations of Christians

A reasonable proposal

In his weekly Openers column, editor Gerald Korson reminds us of how the "logic" of legal abortion imperils all human life.

A game plan for putting your kids through college

By Gerald Korson. Father of a large family gives five common-sense tips

A day of belated thanksgiving

A day of belated thanksgiving for the sacrifices of our mothers.

15 ways to promote the sanctity of life

By Gerald Korson and Bridget Becker. Catholics can use these creative, grass-roots suggestions to help foster a consistent ethic of life in their own communities and neighborhoods.