Robert Royal is president of the Faith & Reason Institute in Washington, D.C. His book The Catholic Martyrs of the Twentieth Century: A Comprehensive World History (Crossroad) is soon to be reissued in paperback. Also by this author RIGHT, LEFT & NONE OF THE ABOVE Get Commonweal's latest, delivered twice weekly. Email address Published in the 2005-07-15 issue: View Contents Most Recent A Holy Invitation By Vanessa R. Corcoran December 21, 2024 Joseph the Protector By Kathleen Brady December 21, 2024 100 Years of Christmas By The Editors December 20, 2024