Burying Barronelle Stutzman

by Steven D. Smith

The Court has declined to review Arlene’s Flowers despite hopes that the Trump-appointed justices would spur the Court to take on lingering First-Amendment questions. Continue Reading »

6 Jul 2021

Verses for the Visitation

by E. J. Hutchinson

Between Christ’s first and second advents, the truths of redemption are always now. Continue Reading »

2 Jul 2021

Pope Francis Needs to Say “No”

by Christopher Ruddy

The Church is bound—and liberated—by her apostolic faith. The Pope, as the visible source and foundation of unity, must hold fast to that faith. Continue Reading »

1 Jul 2021

The DeLauro Democrats and the Bishops

by George Weigel

Catholics who reject the ancient Christian teaching on the grave moral evil of abortion and facilitate its practice are not in full communion with the Church. Continue Reading »

30 Jun 2021

A Sacred Right

by Mark David Hall

Starr’s book provides an important history of the foundational American ideal of religious liberty and a timely analysis of the current threats to it. Continue Reading »

28 Jun 2021

Major Evils of the Time

by Mark Bauerlein

Austin Ruse joins the podcast to discuss Under Siege: No Finer Time to be a Faithful Catholic.  Continue Reading »

28 Jun 2021

A Solid Foundation

by Mark Bauerlein

A loyal and discerning readership emboldens us against the daunting forces that wish First Things would just go away. Continue Reading »

28 Jun 2021

Catholic Politicians, Abortion, and the Eucharist

by Daniel Lipinski

Underlying Catholic Democrats’ “Statement of Principles” is widespread poor catechesis on the Eucharist, exacerbated by self-seeking politicians and churchmen. Continue Reading »

25 Jun 2021

A Response to the “Statement of Principles”

by Salvatore J. Cordileone

The “Statement of Principles” issued by Catholic Democrats in Congress bespeaks the hollowness of Democrats’ claims to respect human dignity while denying the right to life of the most vulnerable persons. Continue Reading »

23 Jun 2021

A Narrow Victory for Religious Liberty

by Mark Movsesian

Fulton is a victory f0r religious liberty, but, given the fact-specific nature of the case, it might not be as concrete or influential as some might hope. Continue Reading »

23 Jun 2021