Oscar hopefuls include some of Sister Rose's favorites

Oscar hopefuls include some of Sister Rose's favorites — but not all

by Sr. Rose Pacatte

Commentary: Of the 50 or so Oscar-nominated films, I have seen 29, a number of them among my top 13 favorites of 2019. My test: Is the story told in such a compelling way that I would watch this film again?

Nigerian Catholics reflect on 50th anniversary of Biafran War

by Patrick Egwu

The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, resulted from a complex series of events, including ethno-religious killings. Fifty years later, the wounds have not healed — or in some cases, been acknowledged.

Georgetown University commits to full divestment from fossil fuels within a decade

by Brian Roewe

The board of directors at the prestigious Jesuit university adopted a policy to cut investments in fossil fuels from its endowment while ramping up investments in renewable energy.