George Weigel is distinguished senior fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C.
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George Weigel
Those who invoke the “Palestinian Jesus” are trying to “take the Jewish out of Jesus,” which undermines his mission. Continue Reading »
The Catholic Church in America has both shadows and light, but the ministries of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, Word on Fire, consecrated life, and others show that it is far from being a wasteland. Continue Reading »
Stanley Rother was completely apolitical; he died in odium fidei, “in hatred of the faith.” Alexei Navalny, a political leader of the noblest kind, died in odium libertatis, “in hatred of freedom.” Continue Reading »
Gender nonsense sends the message that the United States is too weak to handle its enemies. Continue Reading »
The Ukrainian nation is more united than ever, its steely resilience and will to prevail forged in a Russian blast furnace. Continue Reading »
Having literary companions along the Lenten journey can help us live the traditional practices of intensified prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Continue Reading »
The Church needs to work on eliminating chaos and confusion within its ranks. Continue Reading »
The Middle East Media Research Institute, which translates Middle Eastern documents to English, is of crucial importance to those involved in interreligious dialogue as well as to policymakers. Continue Reading »
It is past time for the citizenry to call those who represent us to support a brave people who, against terrible odds and in the face of immense suffering, are defending our victory in the Cold War as well as their country. Continue Reading »
There was President Gay, trying to save herself by an appeal to “my truth,” while Jimmy was risking life imprisonment at a Stalinesque show trial because he had courageously borne witness to the truth. Continue Reading »
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