St. Joseph
Jesus’ earthly dad, St. Joseph – often overlooked – is honored by Father’s Day in many Catholic nations
By Gloria Falcão Dodd — June 17, 2022
(The Conversation) — The Catholic Church considers St. Joseph a role model of fatherhood and faith. In many countries, Father’s Day is celebrated on his feast day.
Did early Christians believe that Mary was a teenager? It’s complicated
By Christopher A. Frilingos — November 14, 2017
(The Conversation) — There are many little-known details in early Christian storytelling about the relationship between Mary and Joseph. Listen up, Jim Zeigler.
The Bible story Roy Moore needs to read
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 14, 2017
Nope, it's not about Joseph and Mary (and wasn't she a virgin, anyway?)
Pope Francis admits there’s corruption at the Vatican
By Josephine McKenna — February 9, 2017
VATICAN CITY (RNS) 'I’m at peace,' the pope said. 'If there is a problem, I write a note to St. Joseph and put it under a statue that I have in my room.'
Overlooked in nativity drama, Joseph is the quiet hero
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — December 23, 2013
(RNS) Joseph’s quiet heroism often goes overlooked in the Christmas story. Yet there is something profound and compelling in Joseph, a patron saint to Roman Catholic stepfathers and a role model for all Christian dads.
Pope Francis’ official symbols hint at simplicity, humility
By Alessandro Speciale — March 18, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) In a sign of how much change Pope Francis may usher into the papacy, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodoxy will attend Tuesday's installation Mass -- for the first time in more than 1,000 years.
Page 1 of 1
