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Pope celebrates writers, highlights importance of books

07/01/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Courtney Mares OSV News VATICAN CITY — Pulitzer Prize winners, a Nobel laureate, celebrated novelists and authors from nearly a dozen countries met at the Vatican June 24 for an audience with Pope Leo XIV, who reflected on the importance of books to reveal who we are and “our inner dialogue with God.” “Writing, […]

Filed Under: OSV News, Pope Leo XIV Tagged With: books, Nobel Prize, Pope Leo XIV, Pulitzer Prize, writers

New and notable illustrated Catholic books for kids

09/28/2022 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald It can be tricky to find Catholic books for kids that are appealing in both text and illustrations. Here are some notable books that have recently been published for your consideration. The Pursuit of the Pilfered Cheese By Haley Stewart. Illustrated by Betsy Wallin. Pauline Books & Media In […]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: books, children's books

Lent: a fresh approach

03/16/2022 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Find moments of silence this year, connect with the three pillars of the season By Anna Capizzi Galvez Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — How can Catholics and Christians approach Lent this year in a fresh way? In interviews with Catholic News Service, two authors provided their insights on how to make Lent meaningful in 2022 […]

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