Janine di Giovanni

Every time the Catholic Church takes one step forward, it seems to take one giant step back.

During war time, when people were injured, I was really frustrated I did not become a doctor. It's painful not being able to save people, witnessing their pain.

I know being pregnant and giving birth is the most wonderful thing on Earth. I know that after you have a baby, there is a sense of addiction, a need to have another. It's biological.

Nonviolence worked in Serbia, and it can work in other countries seeking their freedom.

It can't be bad having a mother who is fulfilled by her work.

I have never been embedded with the American army or, you know, with the big war machine.