May 2, 2011
by Jackie
Comments Off on John Paul II beatification draws 1.5m
Pope John Paul II came one step closer to Sainthood this past weekend when Pope Benedict XVI beatified him, declaring him “blessed” in a mass celebrated at the Vatican on May 1, 2011. According to the New Catholic Encyclopedia, a … Continue reading
July 13, 2009
by Jackie
Comments Off on Pope’s Encyclical Caritas in Veritate
Published last week, Love in truth — “Caritas in veritate” is Pope Benedict third encyclical and his first one concerned with social issues. The New York Times described it as calling for a “radical rethinking of the global economy, criticizing a growing … Continue reading
April 7, 2008
by Jackie
Comments Off on American Jesuits: A history
Author Raymond Schroch details the inner history of the American Jesuits with honesty and with concrete examples of dedicated Jesuits throughout history in his new book American Jesuits: a history. Choice Reviews describes it as “institutional history at its best” and as … Continue reading