Commentary

A spate of books, films, TV programs,and commemorative events are seeking to capitalize on today's 100th anniversary of the RMS Titanic's sinking, especially the new 3-D version of James Cameron's 1997 epic movie, "Titanic."

Have you heard of The Oak Tree yet? It’s a group of Spokanites who are determined to make a difference in the community outside of church walls. 

   Do you think Desmond Tutu should speak at Gonzaga's commencement?

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One month from now Archbishop Desmond Tutu is slated to deliver the commencement address to Gonzaga University’s graduating class. A group of alumni, however, are saying he isn’t welcome and are urging administrators to withdraw their invitation to the primate.

The nation’s Catholic bishops are calling on the faithful to pray and mobilize in a “great national campaign” to confront what they see as a series of threats to religious freedom, and they are setting aside the two weeks before July 4 for their “Fortnight for Freedom” initiative. The exhortation …