German Catholicism: On the Brink or at the Cutting Edge?
by George WeigelGerman Catholicism may not be regarded in certain Roman circles as being “on the brink” so much as “at the cutting edge.” Continue Reading »
Naaman, the Nazarenes, and the Germans
by George WeigelWhen the German Synodal Way declares that it knows better than God about what makes for righteous living, happiness, and ultimate beatitude, it is behaving exactly like Adam and Eve, Naaman before his conversion, and the Nazarenes. Continue Reading »
The German Crisis, the World Church, and Pope Francis
by George WeigelGerman Catholicism is often said to be in a de facto schism. That is an inadequate description. The German Catholicism manifest in the documents of the Synodal Path is in apostasy. Continue Reading »
Books for Christmas—2022
by George WeigelHere's a list of several greats, ranging from baseball to theology, that would grace any Christmas tree. Continue Reading »
Standing with the Word of God
by George Cardinal PellWhen divergent claims regarding Catholic doctrine arise, it is essential to look to Holy Scripture for the answers. Continue Reading »
Dispiriting Signs for the Synod on Synodality
by Hans FeichtingerReform will only happen if the Church remembers that she exists because of Christ and “in order to evangelize,” as Paul VI said. Continue Reading »
The Recovery of Fraternal Correction Among Bishops
by George WeigelThe Church has a “form” given it by Christ, and all true Catholic reform is in reference to that form. Continue Reading »
Liquid Catholicism and the German Synodal Path
by George WeigelThe result of the Synodal Way will not be evangelical renewal but a further abandonment of the gospel. Continue Reading »
Catholic Chaplaincy for the Rainbow Reich
by R. R. RenoThe German Catholic Church is doing something similar to the Episcopal Church, serving as a chaplaincy for the Rainbow Reich—the empire of diversity, equity, and inclusion that flies the rainbow flag. Continue Reading »
Blessing and Blasphemy
by Gerhard Ludwig MüllerRome must not watch in silence, hoping that the Germans can be pacified with tactical finesse and small concessions. Continue Reading »
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