Challenging the status quo Sheila November 29, 2006 While watching Benedict live on television news coverage today the story broke that al-Qaeda in Iraq had just posted a Read More
To Hizzoner Sheila November 28, 2006 Dear Mayor Daley, Chicago has always been my kind of town, but more than that, my town. I love it Read More
What Benedict said today in Turkey Sheila November 28, 2006 Right off the plane, the Pope had plenty to say to the world that was listening. In what is considered Read More
Soft landing, smooth start Sheila November 28, 2006 So far, things have gone well for Pope Benedict on his arrival and first day’s itinerary in Ankara, Turkey. Read More
The real question of the week ahead Sheila November 27, 2006 Papal biographer and scholar George Weigel has deeper insights and always shows greater sensibility in his analysis of the Church Read More
Ramping up the press coverage Sheila November 27, 2006 Pope Benedict leaves for Turkey tomorrow, and today the world’s press is awash with advance coverage and speculation. They’Read More
Say what you mean Sheila November 26, 2006 The use of language is one of my keenest interests. Daily news gathering is an adventure in deciphering what the Read More
Benedict under scrutiny Sheila November 26, 2006 …and a lot of pressure, it would seem to the world, as this Pope prepares to go into Turkey on Read More
Life depends on care Sheila November 25, 2006 The Vatican is holding a conference over this weekend on infectious diseases and health care, because the field keeps getting Read More
Is there a solution to Middle East Sheila November 25, 2006 While most of the media and the politicians they talk to are focusing on the ‘either/or’ argument over engaging Read More
