Following the reasoning available even to non-Christian moral philosophers, the Catechism of the Catholic Church lists four cardinal virtues necessary for our natural good: temperance, courage ...

While intense feelings or drive -- passions -- are natural, Christians know they must be tamed and channeled toward what is good, Pope Francis said. The virtue of fortitude, "the most 'combative' of ...

We are lucky to live in Chicago, home of a feisty cardinal. Cardinal Francis George displayed the virtues of faith, loyalty and courage when he criticized the Chicago Sun-Timesfor an inaccurate ...

Each of the essays, written exclusively for this volume, not only locates discussion of that virtue in its historical context, but also advances the discussion and debate concerning the understanding ...