Responding to Trump Defenders & Leo Critics

We’ve recently published a number of articles critical of President Trump and praising Pope Leo, and we’ve heard from many readers in disagreement. We want to address the most common objections.

The Church is the New Israel (Guest: Dr. Matthew Tsakanikas)

Theology professor Dr. Matthew Tsakanikas explains how the whole of Catholic Tradition—from St. Paul to Vatican II—has taught that the Church is the new Israel, and how that should impact our view of the modern state of Israel and the Zionist project.

The Catholic Understanding of Salvation

What does it mean to be redeemed? To be justified? To be saved? These theological terms are often confused by Christians, and debated between Protestants and Catholics.

Are Catholic Converts Antisemitic?

A recent article at the Daily Wire argued that a “troubling pattern is emerging” among new Catholic converts; it claims that many are antisemitic. Is this true? And what is the proper attitude of Catholics toward the Jewish people?

The Return of the Pachamama

It was recently discovered that Fr. Robert Prevost—the future Pope Leo XIV—likely participated in a pachamama ritual in 1995 when he was a South American missionary priest. What are Catholics to do with this information?

Remaking Jesus

Most problems in the Church today can be reduced to a single cause: we’ve remade Jesus into our modern image of what Christ should be instead of being faithful to the Jesus Christ of the Gospels.

The Death of the Republic

While infighting has become rampant in the MAGA movement, does it really matter? Has the Deep State already killed our country’s Democratic-Republic experiment?

The Purpose of the Mass

The Mass is the most important activity Catholics engage in, yet I’ve found that most Catholics don’t really understand its purpose. We’ll break it down today.

Are We in a Religious War?

The current Israeli-American war against Iran involves the three great monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, which imparts the conflict with serious religious implications. We’ll look at how this war is—and isn’t—a religious war.

The Coming AI Apocalypse Isn’t What You Think

Whenever the looming threat of an AI-world is discussed, the biggest fear often expressed is a Terminator- or Matrix-like apocalypse that would wipe out the human race. That’s not going to happen, and it’s actually a distraction from the real apocalyptic threats posed by artificial intelligence.

The Unjust War with Iran

With the launching of a US-Israeli war against Iran, we’ll look at this conflict from both a moral and political perspective.

The Rosary Changed My Life

Even though the Rosary is immensely popular among Catholics, I’m convinced that its power is still underestimated. Learn how the Rosary changed my life and can change yours as well.

The SSPX Mess: Where Do We Go From Here?

Relations between the Vatican and the SSPX have deteriorated quickly. We’ll look at how we got to this point, and if there is any path to reconciliation going forward.

The Epic Lord of the Rings (Guest: Joseph Pearce)

Seventy years after its publication, and twenty-five years since the movies were released, the Lord of the Rings continues to be a cultural phenomenon. We talk with literary and Tolkien expert Joseph Pearce about its impact and its underlying message. We also get his take on the Peter Jackson film adaptations.

The State of Traditionalism Under Pope Leo

Under Pope Benedict, relations between traditional Catholics and the Vatican were friendly; under Pope Francis, they were openly hostile. What is the state of that relationship under Pope Leo?

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