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The article offers information related to the works of theologian John Henry Newman after he joined the Catholic Church on October 9, 1845. Topics discussed include unreality of Anglo-Catholicism demonstrated in 1841 by the fiasco of Tract 90; reading of the Thirty-Nine Articles from Oxford Movement; and writing of epistemological treatise, the Grammar of Assent in 1870, to establish that a given individual, high or low, has as much right to be certain, as a learned theologian.

The article focuses on the intersection of Jewish and Christian thought through Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik's perspectives. Topics include the apparent contradiction in Soloveitchik's stance on Jewish-Christian dialogue, the common ground between Jewish and Catholic norms concerning legalism, and the parallelism in religious practices and laws between Judaism and Catholicism.

The article focuses on Pope Francis's comments about the American church, highlighting his concerns about a strong reactionary attitude and the replacement of faith with ideology among American Catholics. It also discusses the erosion of the foundations of political consensus and the shifting beliefs of young people towards alternatives to liberalism, such as quasi-theocratic Catholicism and protofascism.

Presents an article on the emergence of independent conservative newspapers in U.S. colleges and universities that are being supported by conservatives. Criticisms raised against the editorial articles published in the conservative newspapers; Articles about the crisis of priestly celibacy in the Catholic Church published in the school papers; Orthodoxies that were propounded in the edition of local newspapers.

The author reflects on attending the Mass and the lessons in life she learned from the Church. Topics discussed include her establishment of the habit of going the daily Mass at St. Mary's Church, the impact of the Church's architectural differences on her development, her realizations after attending the Catechism, and the fidelity she found in the Church.

Discusses the book "Will Catholics Be Left Behind?," by Carl E. Olson. Details on the book's subject matter; Positive aspects of the book; Negative aspects of the book.

The article focuses on beheading priest Junipero Serra at Mission Santa Barbara in California. Topics discussed include proclamation of Roman Catholicism regarding rationality of indigenous people of the Americas, journalist Carey McWilliams' cold disdain for the Protestant impulse in California to rebuild the Catholic missions, and attaching name of Serra to schools, shopping centres and freeways in California.

The article offers information on conditions in Russia regarding topics including Orthodox theology, academics and traditions. Topics discussed include advice given to High Church Anglican regarding ending effects of Protestantism by distancing from Roman Catholicism, diversity in theologians and philosophers, and Russian President Vladimir Putin's views on ecclesiastical use.

The article offers news briefs related to society of Christianity as of April 2017. Topics discussed include information over death of an author Michael Novak in February 2017; prevalence of confusion among several Christian leaders over immigration of Christian refugees; observation of an increment in Catholicism in France by Sylvie Kauffmann; and concerns over removal of Christian theology from public education.

The article presents a personal narrative of his experience as he traveled to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with his family for the 2015 World Meeting of Families dealing with topics such as Catholic family life, evangelism, and the communion traditions in Christiandom.

The article focuses on the future of France as a nation dealing with the nation's political history, recent events of terrorism like the January 7, 2015 Charlie Hebdo shooting, Islamism in the nation, and national identity. Topics include views of sociologist Emmanuel Todd on the deconstructionist movement, Muslim Brotherhood in France, and Catholicism. Also discussed are the controversial work by author Michel Houellebecq.

The article discusses the political factions which are operating within the higher-level synods of the Catholic Church as of 2014, highlighting the events of the extraordinary synod on the family held on October 16, 2014. Introductory comments note the topics of significance within the bishops' meeting. Underlying issues fueling disputes listed include differences between the German and African bishops, the procedural structure of the synod, and the relation of the church to postmodern society.

The article discusses topics in religion, politics, and culture. Topics include the live of Catholic theologian Dietrich von Hildebrand in relation to his opposition to Nazism, the relation of the Roman Catholic Church to the sexual revolution and homosexuality, and the book "The Suicide of the West: An Essay on the Meaning and Destiny of Liberalism," by James Burnham.

The article presents news briefs, anecdotes and commentary on issues of religion and society, focusing on Christianity in the United States as of December 2013. Topics addressed include the financial demographics of the Catholic Church in regard to the working class, dispute by Edward Shaprio of a Pew Research survey describing Orthodox Jewish life in the U.S., and the notion of self-isolation as hell seen in the novel "The Great Divorce," by C. S. Lewis.

The article presents an entry in the issue's featured symposium on the future of the periodical and its perceived mission, particularly in light of social, political and religious changes in 21st-century U.S. society. The author references the political philosophy of the journal's founder Richard John Neuhaus, discusses the conflict between the Catholic Church and secularization in the U.S., and lists five areas where the journal and its readership should focus its attention to exert social influence.

The author discusses the impact of the what he calls "the papal difference" in issues that confront the Catholic Church in the U.S. He cites the criticisms to the Church's policy on sexual morality to discuss the effectiveness of the papal difference concept. The papal teachings that are cited as examples include the encyclical Casti Connubii issued by Pope Pius XI to reject the Anglican Church's decision allowing the use of contraceptives in 1930, as well as that of Pope Paul VI in 1968 on contraception and abortion.

The article presents religious news briefs concerning politics and literature. Philosopher Jean Paul Sartre had an alleged inability to tell the truth about his political affiliations with communism and Nazism. The Catholic Church in Great Britain refused to allow gay adoption, which is being fought in court. Genetic screening of human embryos in Great Britain has been legalized.

The article presents a collection of reflections, observations, and news briefs concerning religion, culture, and politics in the United States. The editor of the journal offers a reflection on religion in the news media, highlighting several articles in other journals discussing the issue. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' letter "Ministry to Persons with a Homosexual Inclination: Guidelines for Pastoral Care" is also discussed.

The article notes a number of events pertaining to the Catholic Church, conservatism, religion and other themes embraced by the magazine. Among other happening the article notes that Terry Eagleton poorly reviewed a book advocating atheism Richard Dawkins and comments favorably on a book review by Christopher Levenick. The author describes his experiences in the civil rights movement of the 1960.

This article discusses the life and career of the Catholic writer Harry Sylvester. It examines his prominence among Catholic authors through the 1950s, and his decline in popularity and importance following his leaving the Catholic faith. The anti-segregationist and political themes inherent in his novels "Moon Gaffney," "Dearly Beloved" and "Dayspring" are discussed.

The article discusses the history of the American Catholic Church over the last several decades and some of the problems it encountered. In the 1950s, the church cut back on much of its ornate ceremonies and pomp in order to blend into society better. The author relates the controversy that dominated the Catholic Church in the 1970s concerning abortion and the more recent scandal of child molestation by some of its clergy. The author is hopeful that the situation is improving.

The article presents trends and developments affecting the Catholic Church. Pope Benedict XIV released his first encyclical "Deus Caritas Est." The late Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer discussed the demonic nature of political utopianism. Several newsbriefs concerning the Church are presented which includes religious, cultural, and political issues.

The article comments on a number of developments which are related to the Catholic religion. These include: Wheaton College's dismissal of a faculty member who became a Catholic; Hwang Woo Suk's admission that he faked the evidence for his cloning experiments and related discoveries; and the role of Jesuits in the widespread resistance to the November 2005 instruction from the Vatican on gays and the priesthood.

Discusses several issues in religion, culture and public life. Debate on making a choice between tolerance and truth; Debate on the term "post human"; American Catholicism.

Comments on cardinal Christoph Schönborn's criticism of the theory of neo-Darwinism. Catholic theologians' stance on the theory of the evolution of plants and animals; Negative reaction of Schönborn to the suggestion that the Catholic Church has no problem with the notion of evolution; Basis of neo-Darwinism; Catholic Church's belief that God created the world.

The article presents the author's experiences on joining the Catholic Church. On a Saturday in mid-September of 2004, the feast day of St. Robert Bellarmine, I was received into the Catholic Church. I pledged to believe and profess all that the Catholic Church believes, teaches, and proclaims to be revealed by God. The priest anointed me with the oil of confirmation. I left the Episcopal Church and joined the Catholic Church. Stories of conversion to the Catholic Church can be rather tediously joyous. But such variety as there is in conversion stories would seem to rest on the different ways in which converts describe a newly found bounty.

Presents a critique of the work of author George Orwell. Orwell's vestigial affection for the rites and buildings of the Church of England; Orwell's opposition to almost everything about Christianity as he understood it, and especially to Catholicism; Books published about Orwell, such as "Complete Works," by George Orwell, edited by Peter Davison, with Ian Angus and Sheila Davison, "Inside George Orwell," by Gordon Bowker and "Why Orwell Matters," by Christopher Hitchens.

Comments on issues and developments of interest to the Christian community in the United States. Resistance encountered by Baylor University president Robert Sloan in his efforts to transform Baylor into a world-class research university; United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' 2004 "Presidential Questionnaire"; Impact of the abortion issue on the presidential elections and politics in general; Catholic Church's definition of scandal.

Presents the author's reflections on how living in an Orthodox Jewish community has influenced her religious life and her work as a Catholic theologian. Details of how the author came to live in the community; Author's approach to teaching about Mount Sinai, the Law, and the Covenant; Other ways in which the author attempts to put her students in touch with the Jewishness of the Scriptures; Knowledge that the author's children have acquired from their familiarity with Jewish life.

Comments on the National Review Board's 150-page report, "A Report on the Crisis in the Catholic Church in the United States," examining the spiritual, moral, doctrinal and misgovernance crisis in the Catholic Church in 2002. Responsibility of bishops to come up with a believable program for reform; Historical background on the range of problems faced by the Catholic Church; Implications on religion, culture and public life.

Discusses religious, cultural and public life-related issues in the U.S., as of March 2004. Comparison made by columnist David Brooks between religion and political parties; Report published by the U.S. Bishops Conference on compliance with the Charter adopted at its meeting in Dallas, texas in June 2002; Accusations of sexual abuse against members of the U.S. Roman Catholic Church.

Reports on developments related to the religious sector in the U.S. as of February 2004. Promotion of J. A. Gray as associate editor of "First Things"; Support indicated by President George Bush for an amendment on the mandated same-sex marriage saying he believes marriage is an exclusive union between a man and a woman; Announcement on the death of Carl F.H. Henry at age ninety.

Looks into the various controversies involving Catholic priests and other religious in the U.S. Common offenses committed by priests nationwide; Implications of these issues on the Catholic Church as a whole; Move of undertaken by the church in response to these issues.

Focuses on the culture of Catholicism in the U.S. Nature of Catholicism; Aspects of multiculturalism; Impact of reformation on the spiritual monopoly of the Catholic Church; Presence of a bias against traditional religion in contemporary liberal discourse.

Investigates the controversy regarding the persecution of the Jews based on the Catholic Church statements between 1933 to 1945. Enmity between National Socialism and the Catholic Church; Exposure of the Catholic Church to brutal persecution; Condemnations of Nazism and racism.

Comments on the Roman Catholic lay organizations in the U.S. Factors contributing to the resurgence of lay organizations; Economic and social advances of the lay vocation; Historical background of Catholic lay organizations.

Focuses on the misgovernment of the Catholic Church in the U.S. Responsibility of the bishops on the crisis faced by the Church; Reason for the disappointment of the Catholics; Move of the Pope to summon the cardinals for consultation.

Focuses on the issue of abortion and religion in the United States. Views of Protestants and Catholics on abortion; Advantage of the pro-life movements and coalitions in terms of arguments; Comparison between abortion and slavery.

The article presents news briefs and commentary by the editor, mostly discussing religion and public life in the United States from a Catholic perspective. Topics addressed include response to a survey by LifeWay Research pointing out the popularity of several historically condemned heresies in U.S. Christendom, a response to journalist Rebecca Traister's arguments justifying abortion, and calls for Catholic churches to separate their ratification of civil and religious marriage ceremonies.

Examines Archbishop of Munich Joseph Ratzinger's life as presented in the book `Milestones: Memoirs 1927-1977.' Intellectual influence in shaping the direction of the Catholic Church; Personal life; Ratzinger's spiritual and intellectual excitement in engaging theological, philosophical and scientific movements.

Discusses religion and public life in Rome, Italy. Lutheran World Federation's `Joint Declaration'; Jacques Derrida as the father of deconstructionism; Blaming the victim in victimization; Self-constituted church of the Catholic Church; Withdrawal of Manhattan Theater Club's plan to stage Terrence McNally's play `Corpus Christi.'

Comments on the liberalism of Pope John Paul II expressed in the encyclical "Centesimus Annus." Implications of the encyclical on liberalism addressed in the book "Heart of the World, Center of the Church"; Indictments offered by Christian critics of liberalism and modernity; Reason behind the conflict between the liberal tradition and the Catholic Church.

Presents views on the liberal orthodoxy in Christian churches. Difficulties encountered by optional orthodoxy; Proponents of liberal orthodoxy; Influence of Anglo-Catholicism on orthodox teaching.

Focuses on the controversial issues surrounding the Catholic Church in popular culture. Criticism against the media's effort to promote the works by the late photographer Robert Mapplethorpe which insinuates pornography into mainstream art; Views on the participation of the media in mocking Catholics; Reasons for encouraging Catholics to protest against anti-Catholics and anti-Christian bigotry.

Addresses the religious debate over the Gulf War. Formal response of the U.S. Catholic bishops to the Gulf crisis; Editorial which appeared in "Civiltà Cattolica" which questioned the moral criteria and political logic of the just war tradition; Claim that the leadership of the Protestant and Catholic Churches is now functionally pacifist in its politics.