Open Source with Christopher Lydon

Peter Manseau wrote a brilliant op-ed in the Times a few months ago about married priests, a no-no in the Catholic Church, of course. But, nevertheless, his father was one,...

For people who like homework, here’s my essential on-line reading list on Pope Francis: A Big Heart Open to God: The Pope’s wonderfully expressive, open, personal account of himself in...

Mary Gordon – a steady light among American writers labeled ‘Catholic’ – has strong, mixed emotions about the Pope who loves the same steamy Anna Magnani movies that the Catholic...

“The baby is crying like hell now. I am not liking it one bit and do not expect to grow used to it. What a foul fiend I am to...

At the Harvard Divinity School, we’re listening in on the euphoria around the new Pope, Francis. What’s in a name? A lot, it turns out. What’s the real brand of...