SocietyCommentary
CBS Exploits a Murdering Mother Superior
The cultural stereotype of a Catholic nun is often very uptight—as in unmercifully swatting a child’s knuckles with a ruler—but sometimes it’s more violent. Nuns… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Don’t Take Thanksgiving for Granted
The nation will this week partake in a ritual unlike any other in the rest of the world. Americans of all persuasions, races, and creeds… Read More
SocietyCommentary
How a Pope Impacted World Politics
Oct. 22 is the Catholic feast day in remembrance of Pope St. John Paul II. The story of his life is an inspiration for countless… Read More
SocietyCommentary
The Man, the Pope, the Saint
Today the Church celebrates the feast day of my hero: Carol Joseph Wojtyla, or, as we usually call him, Saint Pope John Paul II. When I… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Saving the Catholic Church Starts at Home
The Church Life Journal from Notre Dame recently published statistics from the General Social Survey regarding the religious practice of cradle Catholics. The report, outlined by Michael Rota and Stephen… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Strange Bedfellows: The Forming Ranks in Our New ‘Wars of Religion’
Human nature does not change, history is not over, and while we take peace for granted, ours is an increasingly violent age. The assassination of… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Prayer: The Most Powerful Weapon
Many of us find ourselves drawn away from prayer. Why? My personal take is that the temptation to abandon prayer largely comes from our subconscious… Read More
PoliticsNews
White House Takes Issue With Pope’s Comments on Immigration
The White House is disputing Pope Leo XIV’s characterization this week of what he regards as the “inhuman treatment” of immigrants by the Trump administration. … Read More
SocietyNews
Catholics Decry Bishop Honoring ‘Pro-Choice’ Sen. Dick Durbin
A Chicago Catholic bishop’s decision to honor Illinois Democrat Sen. Dick Durbin has drawn criticism within the Catholic community, with major figures in the church… Read More
PoliticsNews
Clergy Reveal Tensions in Catholic Church’s Stance on Illegal Immigration
A recent event featuring prominent Catholic bishops underscored the tension between the enforcement of American immigration law and the priorities of some leaders of the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The Brief, Servant’s Life of Newly Sainted Pier Giorgio Frassati
On Sept. 7, 80,000 worshippers gathered in Saint Peter’s Square for Pope Leo XIV’s first two canonizations: Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati. During his… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Minneapolis Shooting Highlights Increasing Hostility Toward Christian Churches and Schools
Studying a single issue over time often reveals important trends, and one trend there to observe is an increasing amount of hostility toward Christian churches and… Read More
SocietyCommentary
What Psaki and Frey Don’t Understand About Christianity
Another couple of leftists just revealed they understand nothing about Christianity. “Don’t just say this is about thoughts and prayers right now,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob… Read More
PoliticsNews
Leavitt Rips Predecessor Psaki Over Minnesota Shooting Remarks Denigrating Prayers
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday sharply criticized comments made by one of her predecessors, Jen Psaki, about the mass shooting Wednesday at… Read More
Vance Pushes Back on Democrats’ ‘Shocking’ Commentary on Prayer
Vice President JD Vance spoke out Thursday morning against what he sees as attacks on prayer in the wake of the deadly shooting at Minnesota’s… Read More
SecurityNews
‘Identifies as Female’: Court Docs Show Name Change Matching Minneapolis Shooting Suspect
The man who opened fire at a Minneapolis Catholic school Wednesday identified himself by two names, and those names match a court record for a… Read More
EducationCommentary
The Value of Catholic Schools
The new school year is upon us. Children, teachers, and administrators from around the country are gearing up for the new academic year. This time… Read More
International Commentary
The Christian Diplomacy Israel Needs
Last month, Israel’s war for survival united the world’s Christian denominations. In Gaza, misfired Israeli munitions struck the enclave’s only Catholic church. The incident led… Read More
SocietyNews
Heritage Founder Feulner Recalled as ‘a Man of Intellect, Conviction, Immense Public Influence’
Heritage Foundation founder and former President Ed Feulner was remembered Monday at a memorial service for his commitment to moral seriousness. Feulner, who passed away… Read More
InternationalNews
Vatican Faces More Allegations About Finances
The Vatican is facing yet another potential financial scandal this week with allegations surfacing that its payroll agency was able to change the names and… Read More
SocietyNews
Catholic Nonprofit Develops Resources to Inspire Patriotism
Sophia Institute for Teachers, a Catholic publishing house, is developing resource kits to help Catholic schools and parishes reinvigorate patriotism by exploring the Declaration of… Read More
SocietyNews
Pope Encourages the Faithful to Aspire to Greatness
Pope Leo XIV drew the attention of the world in a bold homily Sunday that sought to inspire and comfort the more than 1 million… Read More
SocietyNews
St. John Henry Newman to Be Elevated by Pope to Doctor of the Church
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday confirmed that St. John Henry Newman will soon be recognized as a Doctor of the Church. The move is the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Trump and Huckabee Took the Right Stand for Christians in the Holy Land
At the White House press briefing on July 17, EWTN White House Correspondent Owen Jenson asked White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt about the Catholic… Read More
SecurityNews
Hill Resolution Calls on President to ‘Prioritize Protection of Persecuted Christians’ in Foreign Policy
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va. are calling out attacks on Christians abroad and asking the Trump administration to prioritize defending them…. Read More
SocietyNews
Second Catholic Diocese Allows Illegal Immigrants to Skip Mass
The bishop of the sixth largest Catholic diocese in the U.S. announced Tuesday that he was issuing a dispensation for illegal immigrants from the weekly… Read More
SocietyCommentary
The Greatest Enigma: How Christians Solved a Foundational Mystery 1,700 Years Ago
Eighty-five score years ago, our religious forefathers brought forth a new creed, grounded in scripture and dedicated to the proposition that Jesus is both fully… Read More
LawCommentary
How This Term’s Supreme Court Cases Are Reshaping America
The decisions of the Supreme Court reverberate throughout the nation, defining the limits of government power and often directing our culture. The 2024-2025 term of… Read More
SocietyNews
Bishop Barron Explains How Pope Leo XIV Could Shape a New Era for Catholic Church
Catholic Bishop Robert Barron was live on NBC News last month when white smoke began billowing from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, signifying the election of… Read More
SocietyNews
CatholicVote Calls Out Apple TV+ Show for ‘Blasphemous’ Scene
Catholic advocacy organization CatholicVote is challenging Apple CEO Tim Cook on what it called a “Eucharistic desecration” scene in an Apple TV+ program after the… Read More
