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On Tracey Rowland’s important Introduction to Communio Theology

In an ancient Greek legend, Alexander the Great famously solved the challenge of untying the Gordian knot by bypassing that seemingly impossible task entirely and [...]
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Synod calls for more leadership roles for women but female diaconate ‘not yet ripe’

The Synod on Synodality’s study group on “Women’s Participation in the Life and Leadership of the Church” has issued its final report, calling for expanded leadership roles for women in the Church. […]
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A new Lenten pillar: Abstaining from technology

Since we are halfway through Lent, it’s a good moment to consider how it’s been going. The purpose of our self-denial is conversion, as we [...]
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Trappists considering abandoning historic abbey after 900 years due to lack of vocations

The potential closing of the abbey is a sign of the times and the state of the Church in some areas of the world. […]
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John Allen, nonpareil Vaticanista

Early Sunday morning, July 28, 2002, things were looking grim for the closing papal Mass of World Youth Day in Toronto. The previous four days [...]

On Tracey Rowland’s important Introduction to Communio Theology

Chapp's Schtick

Larry Chapp March 12, 2026 0

In an ancient Greek legend, Alexander the Great famously solved the challenge of untying the Gordian knot by bypassing that seemingly impossible task entirely and instead chose, simply and directly, to slice through it with [...]

Cardinal Newman: Doctor of Catholic Education, Part One

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Peter M.J. Stravinskas March 10, 2026 1

Editor’s note: The following is Part One (of two) of an address given to The Thomistic Institute of Fordham University on February 26, 2026. Introductory Remarks We are gathered in the month which marks the [...]

Books

A unique fairy tale meant to give “Escape and Consolation”

Paul Senz March 9, 2026 1

Author E.P. Cowley is a retired homeschooling mother living in southern British Columbia, Canada, who holds a master’s degree in English literature from Portland State University. Her novel, Tales from Wakken Wood, recently published by [...]

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Pondering the war on Iran

Marcus Peter March 8, 2026 18

A recent appeal from Pope Leo XIV urged patient diplomacy amid rising tensions between Western powers and the Islamic Republic of Iran. His words reflected the Church’s perennial instinct toward peace. Through long decades of [...]

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Sudanese bishops: Killings in South Sudan mark a “descent into the abyss of human depravity”

Ngala Killian Chimtom March 7, 2026 1

Catholic bishops in Sudan and South Sudan have described the recent killings in parts of South Sudan as “a fresh descent into the abyss of human depravity.” At least 178 people were killed on Sunday, [...]

Books

Silence of the Gods chronicles the obscure paganism of eastern Europe

Casey Chalk March 6, 2026 3

In the secular recounting of the history of the West, it is commonly asserted that Christianity held a many-centuries-long dominance over the peoples of Europe, stifling (supposedly) intellectual and moral development because of its superstitious [...]

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“Go to Mass and confession frequently”: Bishop Francis Malone reflects on faith, vocations, family

Jim Graves March 5, 2026 7

Bishop Francis Malone, 75, has served as Bishop of Shreveport, Louisiana, since 2020. Shreveport is the northernmost of the seven dioceses of Louisiana and serves nearly 40,000 Catholics. Shreveport borders Arkansas to its north, with [...]

Analysis

Instrumentality in Sin and Silicon

Christopher M. Reilly March 4, 2026 9

The use and proliferation of artificial intelligence technology (AI) can generate vice and, ultimately, sin. Not always, for AI is a fascinating product of human creativity that promises many practical benefits as well as harmful [...]

On Tracey Rowland’s important Introduction to Communio Theology

Larry Chapp March 12, 2026 0

In an ancient Greek legend, Alexander the Great famously solved the challenge of untying the Gordian knot by bypassing that seemingly impossible task entirely and instead chose, simply and directly, to slice through it with [...]
Immigration, enforcement, and Catholics

James Kalb March 2, 2026 73
Pope Leo, the Joshua Tree, and the Paschal Mystery

Matthew J. Ramage, Ph.D. February 28, 2026 9

The Politics of Three Cardinals

CWR Staff January 21, 2026 130

Just a week after Archbishop Coakley, the new president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), met with President Trump, Vice President Vance, Secretary Rubio, and Secretary Noem, three U.S. cardinals ignored Archbishop Coakley’s [...]
The DDF Marian document relies on poor argumentation, reveals double standard

Carl E. Olson November 4, 2025 151
The Future of Synodality

Carl E. Olson September 7, 2025 56

On Tracey Rowland’s important Introduction to Communio Theology

Synod calls for more leadership roles for women but female diaconate ‘not yet ripe’

A new Lenten pillar: Abstaining from technology

Trappists considering abandoning historic abbey after 900 years due to lack of vocations

John Allen, nonpareil Vaticanista

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