Russell Shaw

The Way of the Lord Jesus

Russell Shaw is the author of more than 20 books and numerous articles and commentaries. He was information director of the NCCB/USCC and the Knights of Columbus.

Latest by Russell Shaw

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Making the case for men

Russell Shaw|Aug 15, 2022|3 Min Read

Pope Francis and Swiss Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, speak by video with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, head of external relations for the Russian Orthodox Church, March 16, 2022. Also pictured is Ukrainian Franciscan Father Marek Viktor Gongalo. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

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Pope and patriarch again: Will September’s meeting change anything?

Russell Shaw|Aug 3, 2022|3 Min Read

Pope Pius XII, who led the Catholic Church from 1939 to 1958, is pictured in this undated photo at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

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The pope and the Jews

Russell Shaw|Jul 18, 2022|3 Min Read

Vandals smashed nearly a dozen windows and spray-painted messages on the side of the building housing the Lennon Pregnancy Center in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, on June 20. (CNS screen grab/Facebook, Lennon Pregnancy Center)

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The culture wars turn violent

Russell Shaw|Jul 5, 2022|3 Min Read

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is seen in this June 30, 2021, file photo. (CNS photo/Jonathan Ernst, Reuters)

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On scandal and Communion

Russell Shaw|Jun 20, 2022|3 Min Read

Nicholas Capizzi poses with his grandfather and sponsor Louis Grottano prior to receiving the sacrament of confirmation at Maria Regina Church in Seaford, New York, on Aug. 20, 2020. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

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Grandparents and the faith

Russell Shaw|Jun 6, 2022|3 Min Read

Lawrence Lader in 1996. (Bob Strong/AFP via Getty Images)

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The father of the abortion movement

Russell Shaw|May 24, 2022|3 Min Read

Father Christian Olding blesses a same-sex couple at the "Love Wins" blessing service at the Church of St. Martin in Geldern, Germany, May 6, 2021. (CNS photo/Rudolf Wichert, KNA)

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The trouble with legalism

Russell Shaw|May 9, 2022|3 Min Read

Abortion advocates demonstrate at the Supreme Court. (Shutterstock)

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Abortion word games

Russell Shaw|Apr 26, 2022|3 Min Read

Ukrainian soldiers stand next to the grave of a civilian in Bucha, Ukraine, April 6. (CNS/Alkis Konstantinidis, Reuters)

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Holy Week in Ukraine

Russell Shaw|Apr 11, 2022|3 Min Read

Pope Francis prepares to embrace Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill of Moscow after the leaders signed a joint declaration during a meeting at Jose Marti International Airport in Havana Feb. 12, 2016. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

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The pope and the patriarch

Russell Shaw|Mar 28, 2022|3 Min Read

"The Calling of St. Matthew," circa 1625–30, by Giovanni Battista Caracciolo. (Metropolitan Museum of Art)

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Becoming part of the Jesus story this Lent

Russell Shaw|Mar 7, 2022|6 Min Read