Catholicism
A selection of recent articles on this topic
Cardinal Newman for Ash Wednesday
No theologian working inside the traditions of western Christianity was more sensitive to the rhythms of the…
The March Issue Is Here
The March issue of First Things is now available¯at newsstands and here, online, for subscribers. Look, I…
Are Atheists Victims of Discrimination?
“Are atheists discriminated against in America?” That’s the question a CNN journalist recently asked me during an…
Married Women and the New York Times
As a general rule, the New York Times tries so hard to discredit Jewish and Christian morality…
Evangelicals and the Mother of God
It is time for evangelicals to recover a fully biblical appreciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and…
The Journey Home
This evening (Monday) at eight o’clock, Fr. Leonard Klein will be the guest of Marcus Grodi on…
Zoos: Not for Children Anymore
Perhaps it is wrong for me to comment about a movie I have no intention of seeing:…
JB: Duke University Rape Case
In response to last week’s news that the Durham prosecutor has finally dropped the rape charges against…
Balthasar, Hell, and Heresy: An Exchange
Alyssa Lyra Pitstick Hans Urs von Balthasar once keenly observed what makes someone an ecclesial theologian: “It…
RJN: On Love & Madness
Here, with thanks to Amy Welborn, a reflection to lift the heart and confirm the will .…
Oakes: The Body in St. Paul and Benedict XVI
Reports that the South African Parliament has approved gay marriage, and that the U.S. Catholic bishops have…
Anderson: What Went Right on Tuesday
I’m no expert when it comes to analysis of political trends, party politics, or electoral strategy. But…
RJN: The Debates Rage
You will not be surprised to learn that I am solidly on Ross Douthat’s side in his…
Anderson: Benedict, Islam, Faith, and Reason
Death threats issued to Pope Benedict XVI, Muslims burning the Pope in effigy, promises to conquer Rome…
Person, Charism, and the Legionaries of Christ
This past May, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF), with the approval of the…
