Sexual Revolution
A selection of recent articles on this topic
The Needs of the Vatican Tomorrow
In March 2022, a memorandum entitled “The Vatican Today” appeared and was widely circulated. Sharply critical of…
Marlene Dietrich’s War on Nature
For some people, a timely warning can avert disaster. For others, it is a prophecy. The 1930…
“Contextual” Theology and Fiducia Supplicans
In the apostolic letter Ad Theologiam Promovendam (To Promote Theology), issued by Pope Francis on November 1,…
Christmas in a Time of War
Composed in the wake of 9/11, “The Dream Isaiah Saw” quickly became a contemporary Christmas classic. The…
Anglican Complicity in the Sexual Revolution
According to Archbishop Foley Beach, the primate of the Anglican Church of North America, the Anglican Church…
What Happened to the ACLU
When he was a young social worker in St. Louis, Roger Baldwin was briefly engaged to Anna…
A Drag Show at Notre Dame
Several departments at the University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 under the patronage of the Virgin…
In Good Company
One year ago, Princeton University fired me. This was one of the worst things ever to happen…
Dennis Prager’s Troubling Defense of Pornography
Anyone who has been involved in pastoral ministry during the last decade will be acutely aware that…
The Best of Times
I’m pleased to announce that the 2022 First Things annual report is now available. The following is my letter to…
Church Teaching on Trial
The recently published North American Final Document for the Continental Stage of the 2021–2024 Synod (NAFD) confirms…
More and More Jesuits
Airports harbor interesting stories. Here’s an example. On my way home from a speaking engagement recently, I…
“Inclusion” and Catholicism
Back in the day, kiddie Catholics learned that the Church had four “marks”: The Church is one,…
The Church of England Takes a “Third Way” on Gay Marriage
Earlier this week the Guardian reported that the Leader of the House of Commons, the Conservative Penny…
Three Pontificates and Vatican II
On the morning of October 17, 1978, the newly-elected Pope John Paul II concelebrated Mass with the…
