the small Indian village will miss Communion again

Skyscraper lights attract them in

A new book of essays on the Catholic Church in China ably captures the evolving turmoil the church faces in a complicated situation.

Benedict’s rule—particularly the commitment to stability—offers a way of communal life that can accommodate difference and authentically renew any culture in which Christians find themselves.

Arthur Laffin, a longtime peace activist and practitioner of Gospel nonviolence, addresses the threat of nuclear war—and what should be done about it.

David Tracy's two-columns collection of previously published essays present a compelling argument for the value of theology in today's troubled world.