The Importance of a Veneer
The external trappings of Catholicism are vital for passing on the Faith, and should be encouraged even when the underlying doctrine isn’t fully proclaimed.
A Grieving Mother’s Call to Action: The Church Must Stand Up to Dehumanizing AI
For all the hype surrounding artificial intelligence, some aspects of it are already here that parents should be very concerned about.
America at a Crossroads: Balancing Faith, Reason, and Artificial Intelligence
Will Catholics have a say on how AI is shaped and in turn shapes the Catholic Church and the lives of the faithful?
Haunted by Papal Ghosts
While it is understandable and even laudable to be excited about the recent election of a new pope, those feelings should not be based on who we think he will be or not be.
Should Vance Have Kissed the Ring?
When a Catholic Vice President meets the pope, which protocols should take precedence: the Catholic or the American?
The Eastern Contribution to the Universal Church
There is swelling expectation for the reunification of the Orthodox back into the Catholic Church, as Pope Leo XIV begins his Pontificate with a message of unity pointed at the Eastern churches.
Early Moves by Pope Leo
After less than two weeks we’re already getting a sense of the Leo pontificate. What has the pope done so far and what does it mean?
Pope Leo and the Hermeneutics of Continuity
“Who do people say that I am?” – that defining question Christ put to his Apostles concerning Himself; a question everyone now seems to have an answer to concerning the present Vicar of Christ.
Pope Leo XIV and the Battle Against Modernity
In choosing the name Leo XIV, the new pope may be signaling that he is prepared to carry on the battle that Leo XIII waged—not with weapons of this world but with the power of truth, prayer, and a deep awareness of the spiritual struggle that undergirds every age.
How Well Does Pope Leo Know Pope Leo?
Leo XIII not only wrote about modern social and economic issues, but he also wrote massively against Liberalism, Freemasonry, and the errors of modern philosophy.
The Catholic Artificial Intelligence Moment
Pope Leo XIV has already made clear that artificial intelligence is the next great challenge for the Catholic Church. How will we respond to this transformative technology?
Pope Leo XIV and President Trump: Allies for Peace
Pope Leo XIV and President Trump are almost totally aligned on the bedrock moral issue of our time—the worth and dignity of the human person.
Traditional Catholics and Pope Leo XIV
How have traditional Catholics responded to the new pope? How *should* they respond?
An American in Rome
Habemus Papam! As I’m sure you’re all aware, we have a new pope: Leo XIV, formerly known as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A. Although somewhat of a dark horse candidate, before the conclave he was seen as a potential “compromise” choice. However, his election on only the 4th ballot makes it hard to see that … Read more
Our Church at the Crossroads of Eternity
The direction of the Church will never change, but will we resist or assist her divine directive.
