BC Called to Repentance at Black History Month Mass

On Feb. 14, 2021, members of the Boston College community came together for Sunday Mass to…

Angels Unawares: An Interview with Melodie Wyttenbach

Angels Unawares is a sculpture designed by Catholic Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz at the request of…

Unsocial Networks: A Review of ‘The Social Dilemma’

The docudrama The Social Dilemma brings together a number of former social media CEOs, business developers,…

Computer Programmer On Track to be First Millennial Saint

On October 10 in Assisi, Italy, Carlo Acutis was beatified in St. Francis Basilica during a…

Pope Calls World to Unity and Conversion with New Encyclical

In response to increased polarization, atomization, and isolation, as well as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Pope…

Boisi Center Panel Discusses Catholics and the 2020 Election

The Boston College Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life recently concluded a three-week series…

Daily Masses Begin in Burns Library

On Wednesday, September 23, 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. Masses began at Our Lady of the…

Sacraments in a Time of Pandemic: An Interview with Msgr. Liam Bergin

Amidst the ongoing pandemic affecting Catholic communities throughout the United States, The Torch was grateful to…

Pope Offers Encouragement Amidst Coronavirus Crisis

On March 27, Pope Francis stood in front of a rainy, dark, and empty St. Peter’s…

Saints of the Issue: The Fourteen Holy Helpers

One of the most beautiful aspects of our faith is our belief that in times of…