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“I was sold for $300″: Human trafficking continues to escalate in Africa

As Catholics mark the Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita on February 8, harrowing testimonies from survivors of human trafficking across Africa are shedding light on [...]
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The Making of the Christian Man

We live in a hard time for young men in our country. It’s a time that too often seems to feed the worst male instincts, [...]
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Denver’s incoming archbishop vows to listen to God’s will ‘and then go do it’

The Holy Father accepted the resignation of Archbishop Samuel Aquila, the Holy See announced on Feb. 7. […]
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Salt, Cities, and Disciples

Readings: • Is 58:7-10 • Ps 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 • 1 Cor 2:1-5 • Mt. 5:13-16 It is small, simple, and composed mostly of something [...]
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On Billie Eilish, stolen property, and performative moral theater

If you’re anything like me, you didn’t know the name Billie Eilish until you heard the news of her declaration on the Grammy stage: “No [...]

The Making of the Christian Man

Essay

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap. February 7, 2026 2

We live in a hard time for young men in our country. It’s a time that too often seems to feed the worst male instincts, from weakling drone to selfish bully. Becoming a mature Christian [...]

On Billie Eilish, stolen property, and performative moral theater

Essay

Marcus Peter February 6, 2026 15

If you’re anything like me, you didn’t know the name Billie Eilish until you heard the news of her declaration on the Grammy stage: “No one is illegal on stolen land.” After her remark, the [...]

Features

New Catholic dating app marries matchmaking tradition with digital era

Rachel Hoover Canto February 5, 2026 8

Emily Wilson Hussem is an internationally recognized Catholic speaker, best-selling author of seven books, and YouTuber who shares her faith both online and at events around the globe. After pioneering social media matchmaking posts and seeing [...]

Books

“We think as well as we read, and we read as well as we kneel!”

Carl E. Olson February 4, 2026 6

Joseph Pearce is the author of numerous books, including biographies of G.K. Chesterton, J.R.R. Tolkien, Oscar Wilde, Alexander Solzhenitsyn, William Shakespeare, and more, and is the editor of the Ignatius Critical Editions series. He has written books about literature, including Literature: What [...]

Essay

An Open Letter to Couples Living with Infertility

Sister Renée Mirkes February 3, 2026 5

When some of my ethics clients describe their frustration in dealing with infertility, they often borrow a phrase from childhood: “I feel like I’m about to cry uncle.” The right way to translate that admission? [...]

Columns

Making sense of Donald Trump

James Kalb February 2, 2026 177

We live in unusual times, and Donald Trump is, to put it mildly, an unusual politician. We need to understand him to deal with him, and with that in mind, I will present my own [...]

Books

A “spiritual entertainment” inspired by faith, international intrigue, and Cardinal Zen

Paul Senz February 1, 2026 2

Crafting an interesting story is more difficult than simply pulling something from today’s headlines. However, in the hands of a gifted storyteller, current events can be an inspiration for profoundly interesting and edifying stories. David [...]

Columns

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein and the road to recovery

Andrew Petiprin January 31, 2026 2

Guillermo del Toro was born to make a Frankenstein movie. Growing up in Guadalajara, Mexico, he divided his time between the Catedral de la Asunción de María Santísima and local cinemas, where he was exposed early on [...]

Making sense of Donald Trump

James Kalb February 2, 2026 177

We live in unusual times, and Donald Trump is, to put it mildly, an unusual politician. We need to understand him to deal with him, and with that in mind, I will present my own [...]
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein and the road to recovery

Andrew Petiprin January 31, 2026 2
Modernism revisited and ressourcement theology defended

Larry Chapp January 29, 2026 86

The Politics of Three Cardinals

CWR Staff January 21, 2026 123

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

“I was sold for $300″: Human trafficking continues to escalate in Africa

The Making of the Christian Man

Denver’s incoming archbishop vows to listen to God’s will ‘and then go do it’

Salt, Cities, and Disciples

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