The May 2011 issue of "Catholic World Report"

If you're not a subscriber to Catholic World Report, here are some of the articles and essays you're missing this month:

May 2011 • Vol. 21, No. 5

The Courtyard of the Gentiles
Pope Benedict proposed an ambitious initiative to open dialogue with non-believers. But at an introductory session, only a certain type of non-believer was included, and the speeches, while provocative, sparked no interchange, reports Alessandra Nucci.
SPECIAL REPORT

Under the Cross
Jeff Ziegler offers an overview of the severe persecution of Christians that has followed Pakistan's Islamization.
SPECIAL REPORT

The Battle for God
Cardinal George Pell speaks with Michael Gilchrist on the Australian Church's struggle against secularism.
INTERVIEW

The Cuomo-Communion Controversy
Are canon law and pastoral practice really opposed? Edward N. Peters examines the question in light of recent controversy.
ESSAY

The Arab Revolutions
Edward Pentin asks: What do revolutions in the Arab world mean for religious freedom?
SPECIAL REPORT

A Gateway to the Faith
YOUCAT repackages the Catechism for World Youth Day 2011, reports Michael J. Miller.
SPECIAL REPORT

From Planned Parenthood to Pro-Life
Jim Graves tells the story of Linda Couri, a former abortion-industry insider turned pro-life advocate.
PROFILE

The Failure of Liberal Catholicism
James Hitchcock offers an examination of its claims.
ESSAY