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The Coup Against Romania's Trumpian Turn

Today’s Romanian populism is the creature of technological and economic transformations ushered in by that American Cold War victory. Continue Reading »

19 Dec 2024 0

Taking God Seriously

by Frank DeVito

First Things continues to stand out as a uniquely beautiful and necessary publication for our culture. Continue Reading »

18 Dec 2024 0

Embassy Vatican: Some Demystifications

by George Weigel

Must the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See be a Catholic? No. Continue Reading »

18 Dec 2024 0

Advent from a Prison Cell

by Francis X. Maier

In the time remaining to us in Advent 2024, we can at least choose to use that time well. Read Alfred Delp. Continue Reading »

17 Dec 2024 0

Exposing the Unseriousness of Elite Irreligion

by Solveig Lucia Gold

Armed with First Things, I have, I’m proud to say, helped convert a number of intellectuals in my life. Continue Reading »

16 Dec 2024 0

James Herriot’s Son Condemns Starmer’s Assault on Farms

by Jonathon Van Maren

Without the countryside, Wight says, there is no English culture, and he is frustrated that the prime minister does not seem to understand that. Continue Reading »

16 Dec 2024 0

Make Villains Wicked Again

by Germán Saucedo

To identify and avoid evil, we must first learn to recognize the good. Continue Reading »

13 Dec 2024 0

Resisting Presentism

by R. R. Reno

In the mysterious providence of God, First Things remains a strong voice for men and women of faith who seek to contend for the future of the West. Continue Reading »

12 Dec 2024 0

Why I Am Not Catholic

by Carl R. Trueman

The present pope seems to be nothing more than a liberal Protestant in a white robe. As a Protestant, I am acutely aware of the damage such people do. Continue Reading »

12 Dec 2024 0

Books for Christmas—2024