The Joy of Schism
Throughout Church history, Christians have frequently been happy to expel each other from the Church. That is no less true today, but what is the proper attitude of the Christian when it comes to schism?
J.D. Vance Is Right and the Pope Is Wrong on “Climate Change”
Leftist Catholics are upset that J.D. Vance doesn’t accept the mainstream narrative about climate change—charging that he’s defying “Church teaching.” Is this true?
Near Assassinations: Two Presidents, Two Popes
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump and a foiled attempt against Pope Francis harken back to two other attempted assassinations, and Our Lady’s role.
The Pope as the Custodian of Tradition
A complete prohibition preventing diocesan priests from celebrating the TLM would be inimical to the role of the Church as a careful custodian of the living form of tradition.
The Excommunication of Archbishop Viganò
Reviewing the actions that led up to the dramatic act of Viganò’s excommunication is essential for understanding it. What we will find is that there are no heroes in this story.
Tyranny for Dummies: Three How-To Manuals
The rise of tyrannical governments in the world has been scandalously welcomed by Pope Francis and the Vatican.
What Does the Pope Really Mean?
The pope is a pastor more than a thinker. We cannot expect the intellectual rigor of either of his two most recent predecessors. But am I the only one who feels like this “two steps forward, two steps back” is a little confusing?
The Problem of Blessing Same-Sex Couples and Its Consequences for the Doctrine and Life of the Catholic Church
Fiducia Supplicans deeply and detrimentally affects the Catholic Church as a whole, as well as local Catholic communities.
The Rise and Fall of Archbishop Viganò
After his revelations about former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò became one of the most well-known bishops in the Church. Since then he’s used his platform to promote highly controversial views, leading even some supporters to question his judgement.
Are We All “Fundamentally Good,” As Pope Francis Asserts?
Many Protestants argued that the pope saying “we are fundamentally good” was an “unbiblical” teaching. Are they right?
Is Pope Francis Becoming Based?
Recent comments by Pope Francis on the impossibility of women being ordained and against the widespread homosexuality among the clergy have raised eyebrows. Is the pope changing his views, or do these comments reflect something else?
Harrison Butker, Pope Francis, and the Current Catholic Moment
Two competing visions for the future of Catholicism were on display last week with the Harrison Butker speech and the latest Pope Francis interview. Which one has the most energy behind it and is most likely to prevail?
Conservatives Clinging to Christ
The Catholics I know cling not to the past but to Christ, the truth of whose life and message may most reliably be found in those very “dogmatic boxes” we’re now expected to climb out of.
Why I Didn’t Sign the Call for the Resignation of Pope Francis
A number of Catholics recently called for the resignation or deposition of Pope Francis. I did not join them – why?
Remaining Faithfully Catholic Near the End of the Francis Pontificate
It’s a narrow road for faithful Catholics in the Francis pontificate; we must reject the spiritually cancerous belief that Francis is not the pope while resisting spiritually damaging teachings.
Summoning Our Inner St. Paul
When everyone is going along to get along, no one really gets along. Cowardice is the beginning of the end for all things good.
Have You No Decency, Holy Father?
Like the ideologue he is, Pope Francis treats his perceived enemies with contempt.
The Anti-Ecumenism of Pope Francis
Fiducia Supplicans causes the Coptic Orthodox to suspend their ecumenical dialogue with Rome, citing the declaration’s change to the Catholic Church’s position on homosexuality.
Fiducia Supplicans Strikes Again
Fiducia Supplicans exposed deep divisions within the Catholic Church, and now it is reaching its tentacles beyond the Church to scuttle attempts at union with non-Catholic churches.
Worshipping Gaia
As much as Francis of Assisi loved nature, he understood that our first responsibility is to God and not to nature. It’s not clear if his namesake pope feels the same.