The SSPX’s Foundational Error
While the SSPX (rightly) presents its dispute with the Vatican as one of doctrine, it ignores its own doctrinally problematic elephant in the room.
What Triggered Trump—and What Leo Actually Has Said
The dustup between President Trump and Pope Leo had its source in the landmine planted by Leo’s predecessor in the Archdiocese of Washington, DC.
Pope Leo XIV Rejects Homosexual Unions, Yet Liberalism Continues to Guide the Holy See
Sins against sexuality lie at the root of Western moral decay and the spiritual poverty that follows it. The Church should proclaim its teachings on sexuality with unapologetic confidence.
A Letter to Our Holy Father from an SSPX Catholic
I will not rehearse the theological disputes here. You are an intelligent man, and you can do your reading. I will only ask you to consider the charity of your patron, St. Augustine.
Trump Is Not of Our Tribe
Christianity is not Trump’s native tongue. He does not know our language or our ways, and he does not understand that you cannot go after the pope.
A Lion in Springtime
Pope Leo is proving to be a surprisingly savvy leader in successfully navigating the intense political and cultural tensions within the Catholic Church and the wider world.
Donald Trump’s Tirade at the Vicar of Christ
This escalating battle between the American president and American pope is prompting many conservative Catholics to choose a side.
The Cold War Splitting American Catholics
The rupture between Pope Leo and the Trump Administration threatens to weaken both American diplomacy and the Church’s moral voice.
The American Pope and the American President: A Stark Easter Sunday Contrast
The competing Easter messages of Pope Leo XIV and President Donald Trump couldn’t be more diametrically opposed.
No, Holy Father, Health is Not a “Right”
The idea that health is a “right” leads to a whole host of problems, as well as less healthy people. It’s also not a truly Catholic way of looking at our rights and obligations as members of the human family.
Recontextualizing Social Teaching
Despite sounding “left-leaning” to some conservative Catholics, the recent statements from Pope Leo XIV on economics, poverty, and social issues align with longstanding Catholic social teaching.
Pope Leo XIV—Eight Months On
“Who do people say that he is,” remains an open question being asked about Pope Leo XIV, but we do have a list of what he has done, and not done, so far.
Is a Leonine Unity Even Possible?
Pope Leo is earnest about working for unity within the Church. But can he achieve it by simply dialoguing with all sides?
Leo XIV’s Favorite Films
Can we know someone by the media they consume? Here’s a look at Pope Leo’s favorite films.
The Pope Leo Interview
Pope Leo gave his first full interview last week, and many topics of interest came up, including the future of the TLM and the immutability of the Church’s teaching. We’ll break down what he said and whether we should be worried.
Pope Leo, Fr. James Martin, and Transgenderism
A few days after a transgender individual opened fire during a Catholic Mass, killing two children, Pope Leo met with one of the most prominent transgender advocates in the Church, Fr. James Martin.
The Pope’s Breathless Fanboys
The intense focus on the dailly minutia of the Holy Father can veer into unhealthy voyeurism.
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.