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Since 1982, Crisis Magazine has been America's leading source for Catholic perspectives on religion, culture, and politics. Join editor-in-chief Eric Sammons and leading Catholics on "The Crisis Point."

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The Sedevacantist Dead End

The Francis Pontificate saw a dramatic rise in the number of sedevacantists. Even though Francis is now gone, we sadly still have Catholics denying there is a valid pope. Why is this path a spiritual dead end?

Is the Trump Administration Pro-Life?

As the pro-life world prepares for this year’s March for Life, some pro-lifers are questioning the pro-life commitment of the Trump Administration, while others are defending it. Is this administration really pro-life or not?

Cardinal Roche Defends Traditionis Custodes

Cardinal Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, distributed a 2-page report to all the Cardinals with his views on the liturgy. Frankly, it was embarrassing.

Pope Leo’s “State of the World” Address

Last week Pope Leo gave his first "State of the World" address to the Vatican's diplomatic corps, in which he condemned war, abortion, and "Orwellian-style language." We'll break down the pope's priorities and his vision for the future.

Meetings and More Meetings

Pope Leo called his first consistory this week, and promised to hold them regularly during his pontificate. Is this another example of the meeting-itis that seems to infect our Church hierarchy? Or could this be a good thing?

American Empire

The capture and arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro represents a new phase in Trump's aggressive foreign policy. Is he building an American Empire? Should Catholics support him in this effort?

2025: The Year Things Began to Turn Around?

2025 was a year of transitions, both in the papacy and the American presidency. After years of deepening crises, is the Church and the world turning a corner?

Catholicism and Conspiracy Hunting

Since 2020, conspiracy theories have been running rampant, particularly in conservative and traditional Catholic circles. They range from questioning the narrative behind the Charlie Kirk assassination to denying the Holocaust. What are we to make of these theories?

After 60 Years, Is It Time to Bury Vatican II?

This week we marked the 60th anniversary of the closing of Vatican II, and the usual suspects tried to tell us that it still has wonderful fruits. Yet the reality on the ground tells us something quite different. Isn't it time to move on?

How Feminism Infects Conservative Catholicism

Most conservative Catholics would agree that feminism has been destructive to society. But how much do we too subscribe to its tenets? And how can we eradicate those false premises?

The Generational Divide in the Church

There's a growing generational divide within Catholicism, particularly between Gen Z and Baby Boomers, that's becoming more and more confrontational. What has led to this divide and can it be healed?

Dropping the Filioque?

Is Pope Leo considering dropping the filioque clause from the Creed in order to advance unity with the Eastern Orthodox? If so, would that be a step forward or a step back?

Will AI Make Jobs Optional and Money Disappear?

Elon Musk claimed that artificial intelligence will one day make jobs optional and money obsolete. We'll look into why reading Genesis 1-3 shows he's completely wrong.

The Worthless USCCB

Last week's USCCB meeting just highlighted what we already knew: it's an irrelevant organization that does more harm than good. When will the bishops recognize this and move on?

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