In the Courts of Three Popes
by Mark BauerleinMary Ann Glendon joins the podcast to discuss her new book In the Courts of Three Popes: An American Lawyer and Diplomat in the Last Absolute Monarchy of the West. Continue Reading »
The Vatican as Peacemaker in Ukraine?
by George WeigelVatican diplomacy, absent a recognition of the basic moral and political asymmetries in this brutal war, might make matters worse, with a misconceived and ill-executed “peace mission.” Continue Reading »
Charles Malik, Christian Diplomat
by Habib C. MalikMalik’s Christianity is present in everything he wrote and said, and any true account of the man will acknowledge this. Continue Reading »
Vatican Diplomacy and Taiwan’s Future
by David MulroneySeduced by China’s growing power and influence, the Holy See risks forgetting that Vatican diplomacy must be defined by its moral dimension: its dedication to peace, justice, and human freedom. Continue Reading »
The Holy See and Thug Regimes
by George WeigelA Church that will not speak truth to power is not a Church that can credibly proclaim Jesus Christ. Continue Reading »
Diplomacy and Persecution in China
by Thomas F. FarrWe are witnessing a global crisis in religious freedom, wherein roughly three-quarters of the world’s people live in nations where religion is highly or very highly restricted. China presents a particularly troubling case. The assault on religion currently taking place under President Xi Jinping . . . . Continue Reading »
The Hero of Hungary
by Filip MazurczakToday, we mark the fortieth anniversary of the death of Cardinal Jozsef Mindszenty, a courageous Hungarian prelate who fought against communist tyranny despite great suffering, yet at the end was betrayed by Rome. As today’s Church faces threats around the world from secularists, Islamic fundamentalists and others, it is worth recalling his story to see the dangers of being excessively polite with evil ideologies.The Hungarians are an ancient, patriotic people united under one state and Christianized during the reign of King St. Stephen I (997-1038). In the subsequent millennium, Hungary had at times been a regional power (before the Treaty of Trianon of 1920, Hungary was three times its present size), and at others was subjugated and invaded by Mongols, Turks, Habsburgs, Nazis, Soviets. Continue Reading »
Lessons in Statecraft
by George WeigelWhen the Catholic Church celebrated the canonizations of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII on April 27, 2014, the Church was not “making saints,” and neither was Pope Francis. Rather, the Church and the pope were recognizing two saints that God had made, publicly declaring its conviction . . . . Continue Reading »
Papacy and Power
by George WeigelPope John Paul II’s considerable effect on our times is conceded by admirers and critics alike. The imprint of the shoes of this fisherman can be found throughout the new democracies of east central Europe, Latin America, and East Asia. His critique of “real existing democracy” has helped . . . . Continue Reading »
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