The Pope in Cuba: A Call for Freedom
The enormous turnout of Catholics during the pope’s January 21-25 visit to Cuba shows that the Christian faith has not been stamped out— even after almost 40 years of Communist rule. Nor has the dream of freedom died.

BY JACK WINTZ, O.F.M.

A Priest’s Perspective on Priesthood and Parish Life
D uring Holy Week, priests again renew their commitment to serve Christ and his Church. As the nature of their ministry adapts to changing times, how happy are our clergy? The Rev. G. Nick Rice reflects on this and other questions.

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