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Why newly minted blessed is the pope of Divine Mercy

By Thomas J. Craughwell. Pope John Paul II not only preached about mercy, he practiced it when forgiving his would-be assassin

What Catholics need to know about making their homes a domestic church

By Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle. How parents can make their families ‘islands of Christian life’

'We have just begun' renewal

Irish bishop believes Pope John Paul II's 'new society' is on its way

Vatican-Israeli relations complex, but seen as improving

In Focus article. By Judith Sudilovsky. Pope Benedict could encounter Israelis who are not as warm toward him as they were to his predecessor

Unpacking the legacy of Cardinal Avery Dulles

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

Tuning in the faithful

By Teresa Tomeo. Study affirms radio's power in reaching people, which is great news for Catholic media outlets

Trip a 'journey of faith' for Pope Benedict XVI

Trip a 'journey of faith' for Pope Benedict XVI The pontiff visited sites important to life of Pope John Paul II, including infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp

Touring exhibit brings Vatican treasures to three U.S. cities

This article has free access for all visitors. By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. A touring exhibit containing more than 200 pieces of Vatican art and some never-before-seen works is making stops in three U.S. cities

The Purpose of Pain

Trials and strife test us mightily, but suffering can unite us to the saving work of Christ

The Pastor: Reconciling the Faithful

More profoundly than being just an arm of Church administration, the parish is supposed to ensure the reality of Christian living in a concrete way.

Teresa Tomeo: A fitting tribute to 'the media pope'

Newly Blessed John Paul II would have approved of this month’s blogging conference at the Vatican. (Subscription required)

Snail's pace creeping through Vatican, some say

This article is free for all visitors. New changes to the conclave procedure reflect Pope Benedict XVI's thoughtful and careful manner. By Russell Shaw.

Sept. 11, 2001 — Ten years later, we remember

By Russell Shaw. A look at the lessons, legacy of Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks

Seniors could use a dose of theology of the body

This article has free access for all visitors. As more elderly become susceptible to diseases, Pope John Paul II's teaching offers more hope than condom programs

Saints' surge prompts Vatican

Thorough documentation, impartiality required

Real or not, Shroud of Turin does bring people to Christ

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. The question of the shroud's authenticity may be foremost for scientists working on it, but for Christians it is really secondary

Readers have no excuses to avoid papal writings

By Russell Shaw. Two titles make the teachings of Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI more accessible to the average Catholic.

Popes visiting continent have found African Church 'well and truly planted'

In Focus article. By Thomas J. Craughwell. Popes have come from Africa, but until July 31, 1969, no pope had ever visited the continent.

Pope to visit Cuba during ‘springtime of faith’

By María de Lourdes Ruiz Scaperlanda. Faith has been rejuvenated by jubilee year of patroness and improving church-state relations

Pope John Paul II’s biographer releases ‘dramatic conclusion’

By Elizabeth C. Shaw. In a follow-up to his best-seller, author relates final accomplishments of late pontiff, called one of the greatest Christian witnesses in modern history. (Subscription required)

Pope John Paul II on

Mary's Assumption is the mysterious sign of our new creation.

Polish Church struggles with leadership vacuum

After communist era, integration into EU brings mini-crises

Poles push for Pope John Paul II to be beatified

By Jonathan Luxmoore. But Church leaders insist on meticulous adherence to beatification procedures.

Orientale Lumen

By Matthew Bunson. The Eastern Catholics — more than 20 self-governing churches that are in full communion with Pope — form with Latin rite the universal Catholic Church. (Subscription required)

Openers: If Pope John Paul II can be a saint, really, anybody can

By John Norton. OK, the headline might be a little irreverent, but it is nothing less than the truth.

Openers: Charting change on ‘a dark day in the history of humanity’

By John Norton. Where were you on 9/11?

New papal statue in Rome called ‘ugly’

Our Take. Last month the city of Rome erected its first statue of Blessed Pope John Paul II.

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Papal examples of Christian-Muslim dialogue

Popes’ visits to mosques demonstrate how Catholics should approach Christian-Muslim understanding. (Subscription required)

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: A matter of human dignity

Catholics who are death penalty supporters should research what popes have taught about punishment. (Subscription required)

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Meditating on Mary

By Barry Hudock. In 1987, Pope John Paul II released his landmark encyclical on the Blessed Mother. Why it is still a gold mine today

Man and Woman

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Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor for January 10, 2010

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor about poverty, animals, Pope John Paul II and Catholic social teaching.

Land of Pope John Paul II faces unclear future

By Jonathan Luxmoore. While the Church in Poland seems to be thriving, new government leaders and a retiring pirimate cause for concern.

Laborers had a friend in Pope John Paul II

By Thomas J. Craughwell. He called on workers and management to build a community in which the dignity of individual is respected. (Subscription required)

June 8, Wednesday Easter Weekday

Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.

Journalists compare Pope Benedict with predecessor

By Delia Gallagher, David Gibson and John Thavis

John Norton: My son stiff-armed soon-to-be Blessed John Paul II

News that Pope Benedict XVI has cleared the way for the beatification of his predecessor, Pope John Paul II, on May 1, was met in my home with jubilation.

Jimmy Carter welcomes pontiff to White House

By Thomas J. Craughwell. Pope John Paul II's 1979 visit to the United States raised his status to that of 'superstar'

In labor debate, Church leaders more muted than in past

By Brian Graga. Compared to past, bishops offer variety, nuance in statements on public-sector union dispute

In Focus: Why Pope John Paul II was the right man at the right time

By Thomas J. Craughwell. Five years after the pontiff's death, a look at how he strengthened the faith and revived Catholic devotions.

In Focus: Theology of the body: Making a gift of self

By Emily Stimpson. How Pope John Paul II’s theology of the body can help Catholics better live out their vocations. First in a three-part series

In Focus: The Church Speaks

Four new major documents open up the Catechism of the Catholic Church's treasury of spiritual and theological riches for the faithful

In Focus: Regaining friendship with God

By OSV Staff. The core of Catholicism is closeness to Christ. That means a lifetime of repeated conversions and repentance. Here’s what you need to know about the Sacrament of Penance

In Focus: Pope to mend fences in capital city

He will meet with officials who had negative reactions to his Germany address.

In Focus: Pope John Paul II and the toppling of the Berlin Wall

By Russell Shaw. How the pontiff's confrontational stance against communism served as a catalyst to the remarkable events of 1989.

In Focus: Evangelization: Ways of witnessing

By Emily Stimpson. How Catholics can regain their footing when it comes to spreading the faith

In Focus: A guide to theology of the body resources

By Emily Stimpson. Resources for parishes and individuals to tap into the knowledge that lets us better understand the human person

In celebration of the feminine genius

By Emily Stimpson. The Church calls on women to care for the world — and all that is within it — with a mother’s love

How fasting fuels spiritual growth, charity

This article has free access for all visitors. By Mary DeTurris Poust. The ancient practice has fallen out of fashion among Catholics, but it helps us detach from the material world and creates an empty space for God to fill

How ‘taking the discipline’ can get us into better spiritual shape

By Father Robert Barron. Ancient practice of corporal mortification can help curtail our earthly desires

Holy See gets U.S. ambassador

By Thomas J. Craughwell. After Truman's failed attempt in 1950s, Reagan got the job done

Helping Catholic universities live up to their Catholic ideals

College section article by Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Cardinal Newman Society founder explains how organization aims to promote Pope John Paul II’s Ex Corde Ecclesaie and renew the Faith on campuses

Heeding the universal call to evangelization

In Focus article. By Emily Stimpson. How Catholics can better understand our baptismal obligation to participate in the mission of Our Lord

Global conference addresses challenges of women

Catholics reflect on Pope John Paul II's document on 'feminine genius'

Fostering American Catholic intellectual life

By Russell Shaw. Catholic University president explains importance of forming good people as well as good thinkers. (Subscription required)

Former Swiss Guard recounts papal lessons on leadership

By Emily Stimpson. Swiss Guard-turned-businessman talks about what Pope John Paul’s example means for him and for current situation on Wall Street

Financial woes force papal center to restructure

Pope John Paul II legacy project slims down, shifts emphasis to the work of its think tank

Facts about Israeli visit

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Pope Benedict XVI's journey to the Holy Land will follow the example of previous pontiffs

Evangelizing online

By Teresa Tomeo. Church, led by the social media efforts of the pope and his shepherds, is being faithful to its mission. (Subscription required)

Egypt: A land not afraid of Muslim-Christian paradoxes

By John Norton. Memories of a trip to Egypt came flooding back recently after the deadly attack on a Christian church on New Year’s Eve

Editorial: Staying the course in Iraq and Afghanistan

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. The way forward will require moral fortitude and resistance of the temptation to take the easy way out.

Editorial: Keeping the New Evangelization real

What we must do to keep ‘New Evangelization’ from becoming church-speak.

Down with the divas

By Teresa Tomeo. Pope John Paul II's teachings on dignity is a perfect antidote to current beauty obsession

Doors to faith open wider as Castro steps down

Shadow of Pope John Paul II's 1998 visit still looms large for Caribbean island's residents

Does the Catholic Church oppose science?

By Christopher Kaczor. A tireless myth says that it does, but the Church’s track record throughout history proves otherwise

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

Different approaches, same message

This issue has free access for all visitors. By Delia Gallagher. The pontiff may not possess his predecessor's charisma, but he, too, will serve as a witness to hope during his visit

Death penalty teaching

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Church urges that the benefit be given to human life — even the life of the most hardened criminal

Column: Shroud of Turin's message

By Teresa Tomeo. Cloth’s authenticity may be uncertain, but it makes sense that God would try to reach us using an image

Christopher West’s comeback

By Father Roger J. Landry. After year away, controversial popularizer of Pope John Paul II’s theology of the body mounts defense

Catholic Guide to a spiritual makeover

By Emily Stimpson. In order to evangelize others, we must be well grounded in — and in love with — the Faith

Blessed Pope John Paul II

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Priests’ model — his personality as edifying as his words.

Back to our Roots

By William Ditewig. John Paul II’s Catecheses on the Diaconate — Part One

Back to Our Roots

By William Ditewig. Pope John Paul II’s Diaconate Catecheses, Part III: ‘Deacons Are Called to a Life of Holiness’

Back to Our Roots

By William Ditewig. Pope John Paul II: ‘Deacons Are Configured to Christ the Servant'. (Subscription required)

Back to our Roots

By William Ditewig. John Paul II: ‘Deacons are configured to Christ the Servant’ — Part IV. (Subscription required)

Back to our Roots

By William T. Ditewig. John Paul II: ‘Deacons Are Configured to Christ the Servant’ — Part V. (Subscription required)

Back to Our Roots

By Deacon William Ditewig. John Paul II: ‘Deacons are configured to Christ the Servant’ — Part VI. (Subscription required)

Back to Our Roots

By William T. Ditewig. Pope John Paul II: ‘Deacons are configured to Christ the Servant’ — Part VII. (Subscription required)

Back to Our Roots

By William T. Ditewig. John Paul II: ‘Active Apostles of the New Evangelization’ — Part One. (Subscription required)

Back to our Roots

By William T. Ditewig. John Paul II: ‘Active Apostles of the New Evangelization’ — Part Two. (Subscription required)

Are morals result of nature or God's hand in life?

By E. Ron Watson. A Harvard professor tries to explain away an age-old question.

A man ahead of his time

Pope John Paul II, in his apostolic letter on women, offered keen insights into our culture