The Church’s tipping point Sheila May 4, 2008 Pope John XXIII – Mass Opening Vatican II Time magazine is carrying this article examining where the Roman Catholic Church stands Read More
The formerly quiet progress in Cuba Sheila May 2, 2008 …is suddently getting more notice. Yesterday, this little item caught my attention. The Italian news agency SIR has reported that Read More
Ways to celebrate May Day Sheila May 1, 2008 Besides the parades some countries hold on May 1 honoring their military might more than their workers (though under that guise), Read More
“I had the opportunity to pay homage Sheila April 30, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI talked about his visit to America today at the Wednesday audience in St. Peter’s Square. He Read More
A universal pastor who speaks of hope Sheila April 28, 2008 Just days ago, we were collectively caught up in the joyful visit of Pope Benedict XVI to America, the media, Read More
The Pope urged young people to consider Sheila April 25, 2008 Will we see a considerable response? Photo by Carolyn Cole/LA Times The crowd of 25,000 Roman Catholics burst into cheers Read More
Let the healing continue Sheila April 25, 2008 Pope Benedict startled the media and frankly, the Church when he started to address the priest scandal while flying over Read More
Faith in the future of schools Sheila April 24, 2008  Two times in Pope Benedict’s address to Catholic educators last week he was interrupted with applause. They both came Read More
Will the Pope’s visit have lasting impact? Sheila April 23, 2008 I’ve been asked that question as a journalist covering the papal visit all along, from before he arrived through Read More
It’s a natural question Sheila April 22, 2008 Now that the tremendously successful apotolic visit of Pope Benedict to America has ended, what effect will it have going Read More