The Next Pope and Vatican II

by George Weigel

The Catholicism with a future is the Catholicism of the Second Vatican Council. Continue Reading »

15 Jul 2020

The Next Pope and the Great Commission

by George Weigel

Recent papal history suggests that certain qualities are needed in the Bishop of Rome at this turbulent period in history.  Continue Reading »

8 Jul 2020

Young Pius

by Ulrich L. Lehner

Books like this are rare. The Pope Who Would Be King is one of the few publications that has made me commit a mortal sin—that of envy. I wish I could tell a story in such a colorful and lively way. Unlike David Kertzer’s tendentious works on Pius XI and Mussolini, I found myself . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Jun 2020

Churchmanship

by George Weigel

“Churchmanship” connotes a crucial truth: The Church is Christ’s, not ours. Continue Reading »

18 Mar 2020

Newman at the Amazon Synod

by Dan Hitchens

A spectre is haunting the preparations for next month’s Amazon Synod: the spectre of John Henry Newman.  Continue Reading »

24 Sep 2019

You Are Peter

by Dan Hitchens

The papacy does not depend on the qualities of the men who take office. Continue Reading »

20 Sep 2018

When Catholics Criticize the Pope

by Dan Hitchens

How far may a Catholic go in openly criticizing the Vicar of Christ? Continue Reading »

6 Mar 2018

Taking Leave

by P. J. Smith

Pope Francis's new apostolic letter offers a window into how he sees the process of retirement from high office in the Church. Continue Reading »

19 Feb 2018

A Memoir I Never Expected to Write

by George Weigel

George Weigel's Lessons in Hope is full of stories that together present a deeply etched portrait of Pope John Paul II. Continue Reading »

20 Sep 2017

Waiting for a Young Pope

by Matthew Schmitz

The Young Pope depicts a Church that no longer seeks the favor of the world—and is all the more fabulous for . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Mar 2017