A Tale of Two Imperialisms

by Peter J. Leithart

The shapers of Hawaii's Christian monarchy lie alongside conspirators who undid that same monarchy. Continue Reading »

28 Oct 2022

Muddy Morals in The Rings of Power

by Leah Libresco Sargeant

The set-up of The Rings of Power might be good for Twitter engagement, but it makes the stakes of the story unclear, and the drama of the characters' individual choices uncompelling. Continue Reading »

28 Oct 2022

Events Roundup—10.27.23

by Editors

Events happening over the coming days that may interest our readers. Continue Reading »

27 Oct 2022

How to Read the Cursing Psalms

by William Eby

The so-called “Cursing Psalms” are often difficult passages for modern readers. Continue Reading »

27 Oct 2022

A World Without Rules?

by George Weigel

Want to know what a world without order, a world in which even tacit rules are flouted with seeming impunity, looks like? Continue Reading »

26 Oct 2022

Prayer Breakfasts and Faithful Presence

by Carter Skeel

Public displays like prayer breakfasts at least establish a standard by which to hold government officials—like Francis Collins—accountable to the words they utter. Continue Reading »

26 Oct 2022

Cardinal Zen on Trial

by Tim Busch

If Cardinal Zen is imprisoned, we should castigate Communist China with one breath—then ask what Beijing is thinking with the next. Continue Reading »

25 Oct 2022

The Real Work of the Church

by Seth Hedman

We need to return to seeing the work of the church as primarily hands-on, in-person work. Continue Reading »

25 Oct 2022

Hungry Babies

by Samira Kawash

Breastfeeding, along with its nutritional benefits, wages war against the instrumentalization of female reproductivity. Continue Reading »

24 Oct 2022

Are Spain’s Catholic Schools Still Catholic?

by Itxu Díaz

Many Catholic schools in Spain, voluntarily or not, are failing to teach students Church teaching on sexual issues.  Continue Reading »

24 Oct 2022