German Bishops Take Perilous Detour From Unity With Rome
COMMENTARY: What recently unfolded in Rome with the German bishops is devastating for the unity of the Church.
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Peeking Inside the Synod on Synodality’s Boardroom
COMMENTARY: Austen Ivereigh and the other ‘experts’ at the recent synodal summit in Frascati act as if John Paul II’s papacy added nothing constructive on the lay faithful, families, clergy and other topics related to Vatican II.
August Anticipation: What to Expect at the Cardinals’ Consistory
COMMENTARY: A comprehensive analysis of the three consistories taking place this weekend and some key moments to watch.
The Catholic Church Remembers the Elderly and Their Valued Place in the World
COMMENTARY: An aging world needs models of happiness and holiness in old age, like Pope Francis, Queen Elizabeth II, Sister André and Juan Vincente.
If Pope Francis Visited Ukraine, Would He Be Welcome?
COMMENTARY: Given the recent comments from the leading bishops there, the answer is uncertain.
‘Desiderio Desideravi’: Initial Impressions of Pope Francis’ New Document on the Mass
COMMENTARY: This new papal teaching is a welcome shift, certainly worthy of careful reading and reflection.
Unpacking Justice Alito’s Soundly Constitutional and Philosophically Coherent Dobbs Opinion
COMMENTARY: Alito’s opinion in Dobbs buries the ‘sweet-mystery’ court preferred by Justice Anthony Kennedy.
The Saints of 1622: God’s Answer to Crises in the Church
This Saturday, the Vatican will commemorate the 400th anniversary of the recognition of the holiness of Sts. Teresa of Avila, Francis Xavier, Ignatius of Loyola, Philip Neri and Isidore of Madrid.
Why Was Rome Finally Willing to Call Out Russia as an Aggressor?
COMMENTARY: The Vatican found itself in the position of being less vocal on Putin’s aggression than the relevant Orthodox patriarchs.
