ISSUES & ADVOCACY

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: Rangers help keep visitors safe, teach nature, history in must-see parks

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. -- Kristen Dragoo came to Grand Teton National Park in 2002 for a college internship and never left.

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: Medieval Crucifix in St. Peter's Basilica 'resurrected' from obscurity

VATICAN CITY -- His toes curl in pain, his veins bulge from exertion, his bony chest heaves in the last throes of death.

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: Pediatricians suggest screen-time limits for kids; will parents listen?

WASHINGTON -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a new policy statement in October, saying that the younger children are, the less time they need in front of screens.  

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: Mother's ministry offers comfort for loss of babies gone too soon

STILLWATER, Minn. -- Tiny handmade hats, gowns and cloth diapers fill an entire room of Christelle Hagen's workshop near Stillwater.

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: Faith takes center stage in Mel Gibson's new film

NEW YORK -- Ever since the success of 2004's "The Passion of the Christ," viewers of faith have waited anxiously for a follow-up from the film's director, Mel Gibson.

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: Vatican Nativity scene to highlight care for migrants, sick, environment

VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican's Christmas tree and Nativity scene will feature unique designs and decorations highlighting several issues close to Pope Francis, including care for the environment, the sick and migrants.  

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: Trainers say public often misunderstands role, work of service animals

CABOT, Ark. -- Volunteers with A Veteran's Best Friend nonprofit in Cabot said service dogs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury are often misunderstood by the public.

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: Veterans cook up new careers with help of Catholic Charities cafe

PHOENIX  -- The Refuge is an aptly named establishment in Phoenix's Melrose District.

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: Society's chef stays cool as cucumber turning out 4,500 meals daily

PHOENIX -- Chris Hoffman is cooking for 4,500 guests this holiday season, yet he's cool as a cucumber.

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: Books show importance of moms' faith, health on faith, health of world

Two new books show that if mothers take care of their health and faith, the world can be a better place.

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: Canadian author hides message of hope in bleak landscape

TORONTO -- Canadian author David Adams Richards seems unafraid to include issues like the existence of evil, sin and redemption in his extensive body of work.

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: For book on Pope Francis, author retraces pope's life in Argentina, Rome

WASHINGTON -- When Pope Francis first stepped onto the balcony overlooking St. Peter's Square in Rome, Mark Shriver like millions of other people around the world was captivated by this man who humbly bowed his head after asking the people there to pray for him, before he would offer his …

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: Book on monks offers some excellent insights but skimpy theology

"Illuminating the Way" excels for those looking for the horizontal church and horizontal spiritual practice, which is to say for a strong me-centered path of therapeutic religion.

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: In Jesuit publications, filmmaker Scorsese talks about his faith

ROME -- In two long interviews with Jesuit publications, director Martin Scorsese described his new film "Silence" as a major stage in his pilgrimage of faith, a pilgrimage that included flunking out of the minor seminary, investigating other religions and recognizing that the Catholic Church was his home.

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: Video games now have a classic genre with retro Nintendo console

NEW YORK -- The hottest video game console on the market is 30 years old.


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