Running Barefoot Into America’s Debate on Life
COMMENTARY: When abstractions become daughters, arguments become conversations — and the Church’s defense of life is heard more clearly.
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Religious Freedom’s Next Crisis: Why Defending Conscience Requires Boldness, Not Retreat
COMMENTARY: ‘Faith is not something we fit into life. It is life…’
The Durbin Controversy Ends
The ongoing controversy over the decision by Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich to grant a lifetime achievement award to Senator Dick Durbin, a longtime supporter of abortion, came to an abrupt end this week when Durbin withdrew only hours after Pope Leo XIV spoke about the issue.What did the pope say and where do we go from here? We are joined by Jonathan Liedl, Register Senior Editor. And then, SCOTUS began its new term and is poised to hear some very important cases. We talk to Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, legal analyst for EWTN News, Register Contributor, and director of the Conscience Project.
Religion-Related SCOTUS Decisions and the Pope’s New DDF Head (July 8)
The Supreme Court ended its term with two religion-related decisions, ruling in favor of religious accommodation and free speech. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer explains the Court’s decisions and relevance for any believer and the common good. Also, Pope Francis announced last week a new head for the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith. Edward Pentin offers reporting and analysis on Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernández.
Catholics in America, Be in the World but Not of It
COMMENTARY: While politics is a necessary and inevitable part of our lives, its ambitions should not be confused with the Kingdom.
Politics in Church and State: The Synod and US Midterms (Oct. 22)
Pope Francis has decided to extend the Synod on Synodality to October 2024. His announcement on Oct. 16 included his decision to divide the Synod of Bishops into two sessions that will meet in Rome in October 2023 and October 2024. Register Rome correspondent Edward Pentin joins us with analysis of this news. Then EWTN Legal Analyst Andrea Picciotti-Bayer joins us to discuss the new term at the U.S. Supreme Court and cases Catholics should watch. She’ll also highlight how religious liberty is in the crosshairs of midterm election campaigns.
Hot-Button Issues Shine Spotlight on Supreme Court’s Fall Slate
COMMENTARY: Here’s a quick snapshot of cases to be decided by summer 2023.
Sounding the Alarm on Anti-Catholic Violence
An in-depth analysis of the global persecution continuing across the globe, including in Nicaragua, China and Nigeria.
Mother’s Day Pro-Abortion Protests Set to Interrupt Masses Are Illegal. Will President Biden Stop Them?
Pro-abortion groups have targeted Catholic churches to protest the impending Dobbs decision.
Will Justice Jackson Protect Religious Freedom?
Ketanji Brown Jackson’s recent recognition that religious freedom is a ‘foundational constitutional right’ is important. But her record is not encouraging.
