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Divine Politik: Leftism and Catholicism can and should coexist 

Caroline McCord April 21, 2022

As I write this, it is midway through Holy Week, the most sacred time of the year for practicing Christians. During this week, we reflect on the Paschal Mystery — the life, suffering, death and resurrection...

Though a traditionally American holiday, Thanksgiving has become widely adopted by other countries such as Japan and Brazil. COURTESY OF JILL WELLINGTON VIA PIXABAY

Language professors discuss Thanksgiving traditions abroad

Nancy Jiang November 30, 2020
Every fourth Thursday of November, Americans flock to their dinner tables to celebrate Thanksgiving, but it's become widely adopted in other countries with different twists within each culture.
Lincoln Son Currie

Minority Report: Democrats, reject the last acceptable prejudice

Lincoln Son Currie September 29, 2020
No person should have their faith used against them as proof that they are or are not loyal to America. I hope Democrats do not spout the dual loyalty lie and preserve the last acceptable prejudice.
Meredith Varner

The Roman Catholic Church continues to find excuses for its sex scandals

Meredith Varner February 19, 2019

It is no secret members of the Catholic Church have rejected homosexual activity, which is essentially homosexuality. These people claim it is a sin and anyone inflicted with this condition can be cured...

Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher on their new Netflix special “Honeymoon.” In the special, the newlywed comedians talk about their relationship and give couples from the audience relationship advice. PHOTO COURTESY NETFLIX

REVIEW: ‘Endless Honeymoon’ special abundantly raunchy, not nearly as funny

Allegra Peelor April 19, 2018

Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher do not shy away from taboo topics in their raunchy comedy sets. The then-newlywed couple launched their “Honeymoon Tour” two years ago to perform stand up and give...

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EDITORIAL: St. Patrick’s Day Parade needs to adapt to social change

Editors March 12, 2017

Three years ago, Boston made history by allowing a group honoring gay and transgender military veterans to march in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston. The group, OUTVETS, went on to...

EDITORIAL: Pennsylvania Catholic sex abuse scandal reemphasizes issue's persistence

EDITORIAL: Pennsylvania Catholic sex abuse scandal reemphasizes issue’s persistence

Editors March 2, 2016

A grand jury report released Tuesday detailed two bishops’ cover-up of a Pennsylvania sex abuse scandal involving more than 50 priests sexually abusing hundreds of minors over the course of 40 years,...

RENNER: Instagram CEO's meeting with Pope Francis unwarranted

RENNER: Instagram CEO’s meeting with Pope Francis unwarranted

Elise Renner March 2, 2016

Pope Francis had an unlikely visitor to the Vatican on Friday. Kevin Systrom, American entrepreneur and Instagram CEO, graced the presence of the holy leader to “discuss the power of images,” TIME...

EDITORIAL: Pope's words should be separate from politics

EDITORIAL: Pope’s words should be separate from politics

Editors February 22, 2016

The pope has spoken, and he may be speaking too much. Pope Francis spoke to the public and urged world leaders to improve conditions for inmates and abolish capital punishment at Sunday’s gathering in...

Pope Francis released a Christian rock album titled, "Wake Up!" Friday. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: Pope Francis’ “Wake Up!” an eye-opening call to action

Emma Parkinson November 30, 2015

The United States hosted Pope Francis earlier this fall as he visited a handful of cities, and the chance is now available for Americans to listen to him every single day via his new album “Wake Up!” Made...

REVIEW: Shining "Spotlight" casts shadow over passive public

REVIEW: Shining “Spotlight” casts shadow over passive public

Joe Incollingo November 6, 2015

[mediagrid cat="24135" size="full"] Several times throughout “Spotlight,” the reporters and editors digging up the Catholic Church’s buried history of child sexual abuse question how such biblical...

(From left) Cameron Barney, Kaitlyn Jones, Kyle Mitchell and Idine Mousavi perform in a Wednesday dress rehearsal for “Hail Satan,” a Boston University Stage Troupe production at the Student Theater at Agganis Arena. PHOTO BY KELSEY CRONIN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Stage Troupe’s “Hail Satan!” cast out of heaven, still burns

Felipe Belfort Marques March 27, 2015

“Be wary, this play will offend some,” writes Boston University Stage Troupe director Kyle Tague of his new enterprise, “Hail Satan!” in his director’s note, and he’s not wrong: some people...

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