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    Inside the Capitol: Sheltering the homeless, keeping kids safe at school, decriminalizing poverty

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    March 3, 20214

    Bible reading boosts mental well-being among Christians, U.K. survey says

    March 1, 20214

    For Lent, read the Gospel, fast from gossip, pope says at Angelus

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    New app for Mass helps Catholics stay linked to the church’s worship

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    Three new books explain pope’s approach to facing world’s tribulations

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Book Reviews. October 30, 2020

Author examines key issues he says Pope Francis’ successor must face

By Catholic News Service

“The Next Pope,” lists key issues the successor to Pope Francis needs to face, some of which are elimination of clericalism, Vatican institutional reforms and support of priests.

Book Reviews. October 28, 2020

Book offers details about alleged manipulation by Schonstatt founder

By Catholic News Service

The dispute among historians about the life and work of Father Kentenich continues with a new book based on old witness testimonies portraying the priest as an abusive manipulator.

Book Reviews. October 23, 2020

Essays outline how just-peace approach can aid conflicts worldwide

By Catholic News Service

A collection of essays that look through the history and development of Catholic traditions on peace, war and how to influence conflict in societies through negotiation.

Book Reviews. October 16, 2020

Collection of essays addresses varied issues on sex, love, families

By Catholic News Service

Authors Jason King and Julie Hanlon Rubio have come out with a compilation of essays that offer diverse perspectives on the theology of marriage and family life.

Book Reviews. October 2, 2020 1

Author focuses on ministry to Christians with mental health challenges

By Catholic News Service

The author’s goal is educating readers about such challenges. By doing so, he hopes that those in medicine, ministry and society will improve the way they relate to those experiencing them.

Book Reviews. September 29, 2020

Catholic author of popular mystery novels has personal story of faith, grace

By Catholic News Service

A Catholic author weaves her faith throughout her books as a gifted storyteller.

Book Reviews. September 25, 2020

Stories of ‘radical’ women religious also highlight need for lay models

By Catholic News Service

In “Radical Saints” Melanie Rigney has chosen women — some well-known, others less so — who lived in the 20th century and were officially canonized in the 21st century.

Book Reviews. September 18, 2020

Two new books poignantly illuminate painful journeys of refugees

By Catholic News Service

Two new books offer poignantly illuminating stories about refugees whose stories will undoubtedly resonante with readers.

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