We will continue to write our stories, in glass and in stone, perhaps, but also in how we live our lives with others and for others.

From 1955: How wide should the concerns of the Catholic journalist be?

Dismayed by the negative messages L.G.B.T. Catholics often face regarding their place in the church, Greg Bourke and Michael De Leon decided to take action.

A nun’s ability to find humor rather than outrage, to remain humble while believing oneself to be in possession of the truth, is something we can use more of in today’s church.

Despite its explicit Catholic attributes, N.H.L. players are not known for wearing religion on their sleeves the way players do in other sports leagues, like the National Football League or the National Basketball Association.

The practice of remembering death may sound grim, but not so long ago, it was considered an essential part of the Christian tradition.