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Arts

In Scripture, we learn of Christ

Growing up in Nigeria, Fr. Victor Abimbola Amole wanted to become a doctor, until age 12 when he met a missionary priest from Ireland who changed his lifeƵapp path. By age 16, he began to consider the priesthood and by 18 his mind was set.

Pius XII book earns honour for KingƵapp prof Ventresca

A Canadian has captured the first ever American Catholic Historical Association prize for biography.

Bob CarsonƵapp dream comes true

TORONTO - Being the crossword puzzle guy in a prison means you are never without friends. You become the go-to person when someone is stumped.

SoupƵapp On to support childrenƵapp charities

TORONTO - As a food columnist for 22 years at CanadaƵapp largest newspaper, Catholic writer Mary McGrath tasted a lot of soup. Now sheƵapp serving up her favourite recipes in a book to support childrenƵapp charities. 

Purging of Christians well underway in Egypt

In Michael CorenƵapp new book, Hatred: IslamƵapp War on Christianity, The Catholic RegisterƵapp award-winning columnist examines the relationship between Islam and Christianity and minces no words in decrying widespread Christian persecution. Here is an excerpt from his book. 

Christ as the centre of life

Soul of Christ: Meditations on a Timeless Prayer, Sr. Marie Paul Curley (Pauline Books & Media, 161 pages, $17.50). 

Your relationship with Christ is not just for Sunday, says Sr. Marie Paul Curley.

Singing nun covers MadonnaƵapp ‘Like a Virgin’

ROME - ItalyƵapp singing nun Sr. Cristina Scuccia, who became a global sensation after winning a TV reality show, has chosen MadonnaƵapp controversial hit “Like a Virgin” as the first single from her debut album. 

You gotta eat here

VATICAN CITY - They say you can feast like a king, and now you can eat like a pope after a young chef from the VaticanƵapp Swiss Guards published a cookbook featuring the favourite recipes of Pope Francis and his predecessors. 

Ecologist finds God in all creation

Fr. John McCarthy has a love of nature that goes back to his early childhood. When he joined the Jesuits, his novice master recognized that his interest in the natural world was profound and encouraged him to make time for it in his priestly life. He has and on a grand scale. 

Melendez strums a message of hope

հ鰿հ-Armless guitarist Tony Melendez wants audiences to walk away from his performances with hope.

A view from the Old Testament needed to understand Jesus

Burn your self-help books and follow the Divine Word to be happy, says Fr. Robert Barron in his new six-part study program Priest, Prophet, King.

Padre Pio sculpture calls us to Confession

On a trip to Italy 11 months ago Catholic artist Timothy Schmalz discovered the nationƵapp love for St. Padre Pio. Creator of the acclaimed Jesus the Homeless sculpture, Schmalz was soon inspired to create a work of art to honour the Italian saint.

The truth behind the lie

The film is called The Good Lie but if offers a lot of truth.