Commentaries
South Sudan is desperately crying out for the world’s attention
The world's newest country remains destitute, violent, barely democratic and now facing a war-induced crisis of mass starvation that could impact 5.5 million people. Pope Francis might not travel there, but the country should not be forgotten.
The age of eroding respect
Politics has always had a dark side, but it also has an awesome side, observes Father Eugene Hemrick. Is its dark side clouding out its awesomeness, thus creating repugnant politics?
Who put Christ on the cross? People did, and still do
It would be easier to see the source of human suffering as the devil with horns and a pitchfork, writes Carolyn Woo. But the source is quite ordinary: indifference, self-centeredness, self-righteousness, pride; and these are seen in the mirror.
A March for Science is coming, but do we need it?
Let's give three cheers for science as a way to understand the natural world, writes Richard Doerflinger. But we need healthy skepticism when scientists say the rest of us should relax and let them run the country.
Rita Schiavone kept the miracle of the loaves and fishes alive
Two Catholic leaders recall how the late founder of Aid For Friends became a pioneer in efforts to serve hungry people in the Philadelphia region, along with archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services.
The sins we ignore
As Ireland grapples with a newly discovered mass grave, we are called to confront our own denied sins, writes Effie Caldarola.
Spring cleaning with the Holy Spirit
Household dust inspires Bill Dodds to reflect on how the Easter season invites us to roll up our sleeves and get to work with God.
What are you waiting for? Trust God!
Inspired by the recent Youth Day in Los Angeles, Maria-Pia Negro Chin encourages us to set aside fear and embrace God's plan for our lives.
Faith ties a family’s journey from Shanghai to Philadelphia
Jesuit Father William Byron proudly tells of a new book by Philadelphia journalist Jennifer Lin about her family's story beginning in China and on to Philadelphia. Three generations never lost hope despite suffering.
Sisters stand with migrants, call for compassion from civil leaders
The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia issued a statement of support for immigrant and refugee "brothers and sisters" early this month. They urge leaders to rethink the call for "massive deportation of immigrant people."