The Giants of “Noah”
The giants who fight against Noah in Darren Aronofsky’s new film actually have a basis in Scripture, a fact more than one Catholic writer has also exploited.
Daniel McInerny
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Showdown at the Supreme Court
Aleteia expert Helen Alvaré and a lawyer for the plaintiffs take us inside yesterday’s oral arguments in a landmark case fighting Obamacare’s restrictions on religious freedom.
Why Catholics Love Evolution and the Big Bang
FOX’s reboot of Carl Sagan’s “Cosmos” series may not be everything we would like it to be, but not for the reason you might think.
On Finding Mr. Darcy: A Letter to My Daughters
A father speaks with his daughters about what it means to achieve a real friendship with their future spouses.
Parade’s End
New York City’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade used to be a unifying moment for all New Yorkers. No more.
What Are We Looking For at SXSW?
The annual film, music, and interactive media event in Austin, Texas has become a cultural touchstone--and it’s interesting to think about why.
Aleteia Editor Confesses All
Today Aleteia celebrates the one-year anniversary of Pope Francis’s election. Our editor begins with a startling revelation.
Just Who is the U.S. Supporting in Ukraine?
The Russians call members of “the Maidan” fascists and anti-semites. Do we have reason to think otherwise?
Putin Goes for Checkmate in Ukraine
Putin’s playing speed chess. Obama denies there’s even a game. What’s going to happen to the cause of human rights and democracy in Ukraine?
Is Jim Crow Back?
A new bill has just passed the Arizona state senate that many believe is deeply discriminatory against gays. Is it?
The Last Couple: An Exclusive Interview
Via Aleteia’s patented “Way Way Forward” Machine, we were able to obtain an exclusive interview centuries into the future with the Last Couple Left on Earth.
A Portrait of the Saint as a Young Artist
The publication of Flannery O’Connor’s youthful prayer journal reveals a young woman struggling to pursue her artistic gift for the love of God.
Watch: Interview with Eugene Gan, Communications Professor at Steubenville
Learn more about Gan's new book, 'Infinite Bandwidth: Encountering Christ in the Media.'
The Sex Abuse Crisis is the Shame of the Church
The U.N. has launched a salvo in its war against the Church’s moral teachings, but is that the only takeaway from its recent report?
How Can In Vitro Fertilization Possibly Be Wrong?
The undeniable beauty of some uses of technology can mask deep bioethical problems.
10 Things We Learned from the Super Bowl
Besides the one we already knew: defense wins championships.
Aquinas the Dramatist
Let us celebrate this Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, Doctor of the Church, by considering his talents as a dramatist.
Seeking an Aspirational Catholicism
How can the Church encourage people to aspire to live by her challenging teachings? Only one thing can inspire such commitment.
Sherlock the Savage
What makes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s character so perennial?
The Church as a Social Network
Think the Church is out of step with the digital age? Our social network has been wired for 2,000 years.