Editorial

God’s Weapon in Terrifying Times

The apse mosaic of the 12th century church of San Clemente in Rome depicts a magnificent crucifix. But what appears most striking—and what mystified the English apologist G.K. Chesterton on his …

The Problem with Surrogacy

A couple from California is suing the surrogate they hired, for allegedly violating the contract she had with them. The surrogacy agreement stipulated that the couple could request an abortion if …

The abstraction of ‘brokenness’

By Leonard J. DeLorenzo OSV News Say that a person is “broken” and watch what your mind does. Either it reaches for a picture you do not really mean -- a snapped bone, a body collapsed on the …

Not Obligatory but still Important

Every August 15, the Church celebrates the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Typically, it is a Holy Day of Obligation, but not this year, since it falls on a Saturday. In the United States, …
Letters to the editor

Bishops’ call for compassion upholds human dignity, need for secure borders

TO THE EDITOR: I recently read your article, “A Call for Compassion: United States Bishops Demand Immigration Reform,” (March 5), and appreciated how you highlighted the call to uphold human …

Gratitude for Bishop Lewandowski’s Stance on Immigration

TO THE EDITOR: Thank you, Bishop Lewandowski, for your active advocacy for immigration reform. Congress was so close to bipartisan immigration reform weeks before the election of 2014. So much …

We cannot deny that all of us are made in the image and likeness of God

TO THE EDITOR: The present administration continues to round up and imprison immigrants in a manner that is both violent and cruel. The violence and related killing are taking place on the seas …

Bishop’s story of ‘Walter’ shows Catholic values require a humane and reasonable approach to immigration

TO THE EDITOR: It was so encouraging to read Bishop Bruce’s column “A Prayer for Walter” [October 2]. Bishop Bruce clearly articulates the positive contributions immigrants …