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Notre Dame Football and American Catholicism

November 11, 2019

Vol. 221 / No. 11

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The most trusted institution in the United States, keeping watch in front of the least trusted institution. (iStock/inhauscreative)
Politics & Society Dispatches
Kevin JacksonNovember 01, 2019

According to a new survey, a large share of U.S. Catholics still have doubts about the ability of religious leaders to admit and take responsibility for mistakes. But no one fares worse than members of Congress in terms of public trust.

People attend the concluding Mass of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon celebrated by Pope Francis at the Vatican Oct. 27, 2019. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Faith Dispatches

The most important thing to emerge from the synod was the unequivocal commitment by the church to seek new ways to preach the Gospel and to promote justice and stand in solidarity with the Amazon’s 34 million inhabitants.

Capuchin Friar Luis Antonio Salazar greets a man in Caracas, Venezuela, who received a free meal at the Our Lady of Chiquinquira Parish on Oct. 12, 2019. Every Saturday the parish organizes free meals for hundreds of needy people. (CNS photo/Manuel Rueda)
Faith GoodNews
Manuel RuedaOctober 22, 2019

Capuchin Franciscan Father Luis Antonio Salazar is breaking with traditional ways of preaching and bringing the Gospel to thousands of cellphone users each week through an Instagram video series called "Vivir el Evangelio," or "Living the Gospel."

Faith Features
Nathan SchneiderOctober 30, 2019

Putting an end to the cultural pressure that prevents men from taking on caregiving roles.

Faith Features
Rachel LuNovember 01, 2019

What has football contributed to American Catholicism? What has Catholicism contributed to American football? For Catholics, it is particularly worth revisiting Notre Dame’s unique story.

Politics & Society Faith and Reason
David HollenbachOctober 21, 2019

If solidarity extends only as far as national or cultural borders, refugees will not receive the support they need.

Faith Faith in Focus
Gary GatelySeptember 23, 2019

What saved me? No simple answers or solutions exist. People in the throes of deep depression cannot see a tomorrow of bright sunshine and love and joy.