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The Discourtesy of tolerance

No one reforms that which he is indifferent to. No one preaches to the sea. By definition, reform requires that…

Love at first sight?

Priest-professor answers your questions on vocation Msgr. Michael Heintz is rector of St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend, director of…

PLS professor discusses biology, theology, and humanity within the university

THE ROVER recently interviewed Phillip Sloan, professor emeritus in the Program of Liberal Studies, about issues relating to the intersection…

Putting the “Plato” back in “platonic”

Valentine’s Day in America is an occasion that simultaneously disturbs the stomach and befuddles the mind. How the legend of…

Mr. Notebaert, Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and the future of Notre Dame

Richard C. Notebaert was elected to a three-year term as chair of the University of Notre Dame’s Board of Trustees…

Modern morals: Solomon discusses ethical implications of sperm donation

Earlier this fall, the NEW YORK TIMES ran a story highlighting some unforeseen consequences of the increased use of donated…

Rethinking – and reclaiming – progress

Ask almost anyone, and they’ll tell you that ours is the most progressive of eras. We live longer than we…

Abortion: Is the German model a way forward?

Americans upset with the U.S. Supreme Court’s abortion jurisprudence –ROE V. WADE in particular – would be well advised to…

ND sociologists explores the “dark side” of emerging adulthood

In the following exclusive interview with THE IRISH  ROVER, distinguished Notre Dame sociologist Christian Smith discusses his most recent book,…

Pope Benedict: The great unifier?

On September 14, Vatican officials met with the leaders of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), a breakaway group…