Perhaps one of the most interesting findings of the recent report is the observation that less than half of Hispanics in our country self-identify as Catholic (about 47%). As far as memory goes, we have practically taken for granted the assumption that the majority of Hispanics are Catholic. No longer.
A new Pew Research Center survey issued Nov. 15 gauges the influence religion has on Americans’ lives and the hold Catholicism and other Christian religions has on their adherents.
Dana Gioia, former senior vice president of General Foods, brings together many of his thoughts about art, culture and Catholicism in a handsome volume of previously published essays, interviews and meditations.
African Christians had figured prominently in shaping the Catholic tradition. They made their imprint on Catholic theology, doctrine and religious practices.
Netflix documentary series “Bobby Kennedy for President” offers only a two-dimensional portrait of the slain presidential candidate on screen.
The tales of St. Nicholas Owen’s, faith and reason together, stirring the soul while igniting the intellect, prodding us toward our better, braver selves.
