Synopsis "La Civiltà Cattolica - 0317 (in English)"
Pope Francis has call La Civiltà Cattolica "one of a kind."As a magazine of general reference, articles in La Civiltà Cattolica arewritten and edited in a way that has the educated though non-specialistreader in mind. Discussions in the periodical are rigorous and wellresearched but always aim to be open and accessible.La Civiltà Cattolica in English is published monthly - 12 editions and1440 pages of articles annually. Its articles, commentaries and reflectionsfocus on theological, philosophical, moral, historical, political, social andliterary topics. The content is divided in sections for documents, profilesand interviews, the life of the Church and commentaries. The contentprovides reading for an informed Catholic conscience that is better ableto decide freely.Today, as it has since its foundation, La Civiltà Cattolica aims to read andinterpret the history, politics, culture, science and art in the light of theChristian faith.One of the oldest, continuously published Catholic journals, LaCiviltà Cattolica has always aimed to provide deeper assessments of topicsand events of broad significance.It is "high popular" in tone and reach but not specialist in character.While its treatment of topics will often run over 5,000 words, theperiodical is for the educated and searching reader rather than being aprofessional journal.All authors are Jesuits and all articles have been viewed and approved byan official of the Vatican's Secretariat of State before publication. For thisreason, La Civiltà Cattolica has always been a widow into what thoughts, policies and priorities are alive in the Apostolic See.
