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March 31, 2014

Vol. 210 / No. 11

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Books
Kevin P. SpicerMarch 18, 2014

David Kertzer’s 'The Pope and Mussolini' examines the place of the church under the dictatorial regimes of the 20th century.

Books
James P. McCartinMarch 18, 2014

In 'American Mirrors' Deborah Solomon presents a thoughtful—if a touch heavy-handed—biography of Norman Rockwell.

POWER COUPLE. Robin Wright and Kevin Spacey in Season 2 of "House of Cards"
Television
Jim McDermottMarch 18, 2014

I can’t tell whether I was actually sick the week season two of Netflix’s House of Cards dropped, or if I was glued to the couch because I just couldn’t stop watching.

Poetry
Joy HarjoMarch 18, 2014

At dawn the panther of the heavens peers over the edge of the world.She hears the stars gossip with the sun, sees the moon washing her leandarkness with water electrified by prayers. All over the world there are thosewho can’t sleep, those who never awaken. My granddaughter sleeps on the

The Word
John W. MartensMarch 18, 2014

Why did Jesus cry when he saw the tears of Lazarus rsquo s sisters and his friends After all Jesus already knew Lazarus was dead In fact his purposeful actions allowed that death to occur So why when faced with the mourning of Lazarus rsquo s loved ones did Jesus cry The account of the raisi

Columns
James Martin, S.J.March 18, 2014

I’m grateful to have been able to read, study with and now know so many talented scholars.

Maryknoll nun joins protest in Iraq over Iran government's execution of Kurds. (CNS photo/Marcus Armstrong, courtesy Christian Peacemaker Teams)
Current Comment
The EditorsMarch 18, 2014

Increasing popular opposition to the death penalty in Iran, especially for juveniles