There are 6 new beatitude for modern Christians.

What can a nation or church do when its leaders mislead? Some political leaders take the “strong man” approach, using violence to win popular support and to distract from domestic problems.

“I love Påven!” said an old Swedish Lutheran.

The quake felled several significant churches including the 14th-century Basilica of St. Benedict in the main square of Norcia.

Apart from restricting life choices among young Catholics, debt also creates new relationship structures within their families based on guilt and co-dependence rather than on love.

The predatory loan industry’s lobby is powerful, and legislation is often gutted of any real power to protect the vulnerable.