Who Lost Christian Europe?

by William Doino Jr.

As frustration mounts about the decline of Christian Europe, some have begun to point fingers. Among their latest targets is Pope Francis. Continue Reading »

6 Jun 2016 0

Ritualed Knowing

by Peter J. Leithart

Epistemology and ritual are rarely considered together. They are often opposed (“mindless ritual”), and ritual is more often associated with belief than with knowledge. At best, ritual is understood as an expression of knowledge that has been arrived at by other means. Dru Johnson doesn’t think these positions do justice to either ritual or epistemology. . . . Continue Reading »

3 Jun 2016 0

Bayou Noir

by Richard T. Whittington

“I believe they make a conscious choice to erase God's thumbprint from their souls.” Continue Reading »

2 Jun 2016 0

Only Francis Can Go to China?

by George Weigel

The Holy See's puzzling passion for getting a deal done with Beijing. Continue Reading »

1 Jun 2016 0

James Stoddard's Interior Castle

by David Randall

James Stoddard ought to be famous for his Christian-fantasy Evenmere trilogy. He isn’t, unfortunately. Continue Reading »

31 May 2016 0

The One Really Interesting Story

by Timothy George

The Book of Acts opens with two events of great salvation-historical importance: the going up of Jesus from earth into heaven (the Ascension), and the coming down of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples (Pentecost). Both events are commemorated by Christians in this season of the year. Jesus’s resurrection from the dead inaugurated God’s new beginning, which the New Testament calls “the last days.” . . . . Continue Reading »

30 May 2016 0

Euphemisms for Killing

by Wesley J. Smith

Words matter. The terminology we employ not only reflects our values but helps to define them. Language is particularly important in bioethical debates, in which dehumanizing verbiage can distance us from our fellow human beings.When embryonic stem-cell research was in the news, we were told . . . . Continue Reading »

27 May 2016 0

The Other Footnote in Amoris Laetitia

by Michael Pakaluk

Pope Francis’s recent Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia is, for the most part, a beautiful presentation of Catholic teaching on marriage and the family. But its eighth chapter strikes many readers as problematic. This chapter attempts to identify the patterns of reasoning by which a prudent . . . . Continue Reading »

26 May 2016 0

The Pope and the SSPX: Is Reconciliation Near?

by William Doino Jr.

Of all the initiatives taken by Pope Francis, the most surprising is his latest effort to reconcile with Traditionalist Catholics—especially given their relentless criticisms of him as a progressive and even a “Modernist.” But the Pope has a generous heart. In 2013, Francis gave a surprise . . . . Continue Reading »

26 May 2016 0

Intolerance and Evangelization

by George Weigel

Cardinal Robert Sarah is one of the adornments of the Catholic Church, although it’s very unlikely that this man of faith, humor, intelligence, and profound humility would appreciate my putting it that way. His 2015 book, God or Nothing, is selling all over the world, currently available in twelve . . . . Continue Reading »

25 May 2016 0