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
Hand over the message, and run Sheila November 24, 2006 Turkish officials have come up with the message they want Pope Benedict to deliver when he visits Turkey next week. Read More
More ways to give thanks Sheila November 23, 2006 Carl Olson has put together this assembled wisdom and inspiration on Thanksgiving over at Ignatius Insight. Thank you, Carl. And Read More
What it’s about Sheila November 23, 2006 There are historical accounts and folk tales, there’s the annual History Channel feature “The History of Thanksgiving” that I Read More
Growing resistance in Turkey Sheila November 22, 2006 That the Pope’s visit to Turkey next week is not welcome there is no surprise to anyone and it’Read More
With deep appreciation Sheila November 22, 2006 I want to share this tribute with you at this time of reflection on what we have and how we Read More