Essay
My Last Pope (Probably): Part Two of an Unusual and Very Catholic Travelogue
Editor’s note: Part One of this essay can be read here. —————— Wait, we’re not home yet, though. The journey’s not over. Less than a [...]
My Last Pope (Probably): Part Two of an Unusual and Very Catholic Travelogue
Essay
Editor’s note: Part One of this essay can be read here. —————— Wait, we’re not home yet, though. The journey’s not over. Less than a week later, I was back in a car. A rental [...]
On the Germans, the SSPX, and the theological convictions of Pope Leo XIV
Chapp's Schtick
On the anniversary of his election, and with a year of the papacy under his belt, it is fair to say that Pope Leo would make, as a friend of mine has stated, a “good [...]
Essay
Natural Law and Evangelization
Recently, there has been a notable upsurge in adult conversions to the Catholic faith, even amidst a long-term decline in religious affiliation. Heartening as it is, this glimmer of hope raises a question for those [...]
Features
Polygamy remains a point of contention with the Church in many African nations
(CWR | Yaounde) Pope Leo XIV’s recent visit to Africa has reignited debate over the Church’s pastoral approach to polygamy. During an April 16, 2026, address at St. Joseph’s Metropolitan Cathedral in Bamenda, Fon Fru [...]
Analysis
Judge bans statues of St. Florian, Michael the Archangel from public safety building
There is controversy in Massachusetts, led by the American Civil Liberties Union, with Americans United for Separation of Church and State and the Freedom From Religion Foundation. These organizations sued the City of Quincy and [...]
Essay
My Last Pope (Probably): Part One of an Unusual and Very Catholic Travelogue
A few days after Pope Francis died, I drove from Alabama to Wyoming. The ostensible reason for the journey was not to sit mobile shiva for the dead pontiff, but simply the delivery of my [...]
Essay
Unity has been the master theme of Pope Leo XIV’s first year
In the weeks leading up to the conclave that would elect Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost, the New York Times published an article with the headline: “As Cardinals Prepare to Elect a Pope, One Motto Is ‘Unity.’ [...]
Features
Homosexuality and Authentic Freedom
The tragic impasse that exists in our culture on the issue of homosexuality stems from two errors. […]
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Didn't Think So:
MrsHess: As someone who isn't a trad or interested in the Latin Mass either, I kindly ask you to refrain…
Miguel Cervantes:
Another time-wasting argument. NOT ONE WORD about why the traditionalists have "chosen the path of schism", about what they and…
meiron:
Quoting CS Lewis, a smart and good writer, on the hierarchy of sin? This seems to show little regard or…
